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# shell collect Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
bribieboy36 11:50 UTC 10 Oct 2013 | Hi , my son is a shell collector and would like to know if shell collecting [dead not live shell] is permitted on COOK is. and if yes where are the best places to go also are there any shell shop who sell shells?? 'we going to stay in ARORANGI DIST Thank you |
lagoon 01:57 UTC 11 Oct 2013 | When you arrive Rarotonga, you are best to consult with the National Environmental Services (NES) who can advise you if you need to obtain a CITES permit to export shells found washed up on the beaches. There used to be a Shell Shop that sold shells and was located in Muri next to Pacific Resort. The owner has retired and is now renting his Shell Bungalows holiday homes. You can find shells sold in stores in town and near the major resorts, but nearly all are imported shells from Asia. Edited by: lagoon | 1
bribieboy36 04:57 UTC 12 Oct 2013 | Thank you Lagoon | 2