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Lombok, located east of Bali in Indonesia is a beautiful tranquil island with deep channels, bays, picturesque islands and pristine beaches with the spell-binding vista of sunsets. What can be more delighting than strolling along the idyllic beaches, collecting the various kinds of shells and watching the crimson sunset across the Lombok Strait to the holy volcano, Mt Agung on Bali! The shells will serve as excellent souvenirs and will remind you of the marvelous time you have spent here! And if are one of those romantic husbands or lovers then just surprise your spouse or sweetheart by gifting a string of beautiful shells, she will treasure it forever!
Apart from Snorkeling and swimming in the sea in Lombok, shell collecting is
another interesting activity which you can surely indulge in to witness the
strange creations of nature! The wide array of shells with their varied colors,
shapes and size will surely inspire awe. Actually many people nurture the hobby
or avocation of shell collecting for the bright colors, wide variety of shapes
and patterns and their beauty. Shells have been utilized for making ornaments,
accessories, coins and tools since yore and they have also featured in the writings
of Aristotle and Pliny. Shells have also been found in the ancient ruins of
the Egyptians.
For shell collecting you don’t need to be a conchologist or malacologist to identify shells! If you are interested in the diversity of colors and patterns of the Natural world, you will find a lot of pleasure in shell collecting. Besides while you indulge yourself in shell collecting, you can also explore the desolate coves and shorelines that abound in diverse species of marine life. Sometimes you can find a shellfish or you can trace a hermit crab staggering towards the sea.
You can find shells in the Lombok Beaches, especially in the region in central
Senggigi that houses a deserted beach within the coconut grove.
Labuan Lombok, located a t the eastern coastline of Lombok Island, lying about
60 km west of Mataram has a small bay with a small opening to the north fronting
the Alas channel. This area is influenced by tidal currents and is thus home
to oyster species like Crassostrea cuculata and Ostrea spp having a shell length
of 3 to 7 cm. On the shoreline, bivalves like Tapes tristis, Mactra maculata,
Placuna sella, Anadara maculosa and Amalocardia squamosa are found.
If you are lucky enough you can also find some pearl bearing oysters including the Pinctada margarifera and Pteria penguin in the vicinity of the Gumbing Bay located south of Lombok Island. However, while picking up shells do ensure that they are not home to any crabs or aquatic creatures!
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