National Seashell Day:

Every year, National Seashell Day is observed on June 21, the first day of summer. This day invites you to visit your local beach and take in the stunning shells that various creatures—typically snails and mollusks—have left behind.

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Why Celebrate National Seashell Day?

National Seashell Day serves as a gentle reminder to dip our toes in the sand and take in the beauty of seashells on the first day of summer.

Here are a few reasons for celebrating this amazing D day.

• Seashells look lovely.

Your jaw may honestly drop when you see a seashell. Shells have attractive, visually pleasing shapes and hues. So it’s only suitable that a day should be considered aside only to appreciate these tiny shells.

• Seashells contain living organisms.

Seashells give marine life a place to live. Therefore, they should honor all of their splendor because they are crucial to the existence of these creatures. 

• Seashells are auspicious

Seashells are said to be lucky in feng shui! It is because they are a representation of happiness and success and are also believed to relieve tension.

How To Observe National Seashell Day? 

• Gather seashells.

Make your way to your beach to gather your finds, or plan a trip to the coast to begin your seashell collection. The day is the ideal time to visit the beach and gather some empty shells. They can be kept as personal keepsakes in a memorabilia box or used as decorative accents to beautify your home.

• Visit a beach for a getaway

Seashells instantaneously conjure up images of the seaside in our minds. How about a brief getaway to the beach? If you cannot get to the beaches in Fort Myers and Sanibel, you can spend the weekend at a beach resort nearby. No matter where you are, you will undoubtedly come across some seashells.

• Post pictures of your collection on social media.

Have you already amassed a priceless collection of seashells over the years? By showcasing them on social media, sharing your priceless collection with a bigger audience, and informing them about the day, you can commemorate this day. Use the hashtag #NationalSeashellDay on social media to share your beachcombing advice and seashell collections.

Simply looking will reveal the vast array of shells found on beaches. But be careful to pick up empty shells, not ones that still contain living things. It’s better to return any such shells you find to the ocean carefully. Then, prepare to travel to sandy beaches where you can find seashells.

Interesting facts on National Seashell Day:

• They enlarge to the right.

Dextral shells open to the right in nine out of ten cases.

• Numerous forms

Seashells come in two different varieties: ones that are plain and smooth (like clamshells) and ones that feature protrusions, ridges, and spikes.

• Purposeful patterns

A seashell’s intricate patterns and colors have a function; for example, mollusks use the ways to decide where to place their mantles.

• Mollusks only have one shell.

Mollusks use a mix of proteins and calcium carbonate to construct just one shell they live in for the entirety of their existence.

• Various kinds

There are almost 200,000 different mollusks worldwide, each producing a particular kind of shell.

History Of National Seashell Day:

On the first day of summer in 2016, the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau established National Seashell Day. This holiday was developed as a marketing ploy to draw tourists to Southwest Florida’s beaches of Sanibel and Fort Myers to commemorate the seashells that possibly get there. First time, this day occurred on Captiva Island with the “Good Morning, America” television news program.

Did you know Sanibel Island has earned the moniker “Seashell Capital of the World” with its profusion of seashells? Over 400 different shell species can be found on the islands of Captiva and Sanibel, where visitors throng annually. These islands are the best choice for tourists looking for exquisite seashells because of the location and the quiet surf.

While collecting live shells—defined as any shell that still has an inhabitant—is not prohibited, shelling is. It is terrible to change their surroundings because the shell serves as their home. Therefore, the illegal shell trade problem is addressed by observing this day. Shellers are urged to collect as few empty shells as possible.

The day is the perfect time to express gratitude for the existence of the stunning shells that serve as the homes of unique marine life.