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Laura Catherine Beatty
Registrace 31. 01. 2017
Welcome to the Virtual Shelling Network’s Channel!
For many years has been producing shelling videos on her CZcams channel. Her goal wasn't just to develop a shelling channel, but create a unique virtual shelling experience. She coined the term "Virtual Shelling" and the Virtual Shelling Network was born! No matter where you live, you too can experience shelling right from the comfort of your own home. You can view all shelling videos by finding the Playlist: Shelling on Demand , a series of virtual shelling episodes which contain shelling tutorials, treasure tours, wildlife observation, sea life education and more!
Thanks for your support!
For many years has been producing shelling videos on her CZcams channel. Her goal wasn't just to develop a shelling channel, but create a unique virtual shelling experience. She coined the term "Virtual Shelling" and the Virtual Shelling Network was born! No matter where you live, you too can experience shelling right from the comfort of your own home. You can view all shelling videos by finding the Playlist: Shelling on Demand , a series of virtual shelling episodes which contain shelling tutorials, treasure tours, wildlife observation, sea life education and more!
Thanks for your support!
Episode 96: Sand Dollar and Shell Cleaning!
Part 2 from Episode 95: Shell Haul! Let's get these shells cleaned up! Tips on bleaching and preserving sand dollars, as well as tips on removing barnacles and shining up those seashells!
Supplies you may need:
• Bleach
• Mineral Oil
• Elmer's glue
• Dental picks or small screw drivers
• Soft paint brush or makeup brush
For more info, shells for sale, and more, please visit:
www.virtualshelling.com
Supplies you may need:
• Bleach
• Mineral Oil
• Elmer's glue
• Dental picks or small screw drivers
• Soft paint brush or makeup brush
For more info, shells for sale, and more, please visit:
www.virtualshelling.com
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Episode 95: 10K Shell Haul!
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We had a shelltastic day island hopping in the 10,000 islands! Join me as I check out some of our treasures, give some tips on how to collect sand dollars and get them home safe and sound, AND......VOTE BELOW on the J! *woot woot*! Be sure to follow us on our Instagram page! virtualshelling And stay tuned to our website that is getting a remodel! NEW SHELLS FOR SALE SOOOOON!!! www...
Episode 94: Wiggins Pass & Barefoot Beach! Virtual Shelling, SWFL, Naples, Sea Pearls, Sand dollars!
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Another NEW beach to virtual shelling on! Come on through Wiggins Pass to Barefoot Beach in Naples, FL! LOTS of fun treasures such as sand dollars, sea pearls (sea beans, nickernuts), coral, and MORE! Comment below and tell me your favorite treasure that we found! Thanks so much for your support and for subscribing! Virtual Shelling info & shells: www.virtualshelling.com Marco Charters! www.mar...
Episode 93: Keewaydin Shell Pile! 😍 HUGE Shell Pile tutorial! SWFL, Virtual Shelling!
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Episode 93: Keewaydin Shell Pile! 😍 HUGE Shell Pile tutorial! SWFL, Virtual Shelling!
Episode 92: Christ of the Abyss ~ Virtual Snorkeling! 🤿 ~ Key Largo 🦈🐠🦞
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Have you ever been snorkeling in the Keys? Comment below and let me know if you have! For my birthday (in July), Dustin took me on a trip to Key Largo! 🥳 It was my FIRST trip ever to the keys (can you believe I grew up here and had never been?!) We took our jet ski and went snorkeling and scuba diving and had a BLAST! Join us in this fun episode where we snorkel and free-dive down to Christ of ...
Episode 91: Welcome back to Dickman's! Virtual shelling, break line shelling, horseshoe crab!
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We took a jet ski ride and ran into Capt. Caleb with @marcoislandwatersports with some customers having a blast tubing! We zipped over to Dickman's to check out the beach, did some break line shelling and found some fun treasures including a horseshoe crab! Thank you for your SUPPORT and for SUBSCRIBING! Be sure to check out: Seashells & Shell Bags: www.virtualshellng.com Marco Watersports (wak...
Episode 90: A New Place & a New Life 🐬💖
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Storms are a part of life, and with great storms come great change. Once the initial aftermath clears, the damage is assessed and the cleanup & healing process begins. The change that occurs can result in an even better and an even stronger environment. Sometimes, we just have to be patient and trust the process of life. There was more than one storm that uprooted my world last year. It was ver...
Episode 89: Tips for Shelling Kice! (Virtual Shelling!)
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Kice Island, just south of Marco, is such a fun place to shell! Today I'll give you some tips for shelling Kice, where to shell, when, and particular things to look for! HAPPY SHELLING! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Visit us at: www.virtualshelling.com Wakeboarding, wake surfing, tubing, and more! www.marcowatersports.com
Episode 69: I think I sawfish! (Virtual Shelling at Dickman's!)
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WOW!!! We explore one of our favorite shelling spots, Dickman's Point, and experience so many amazing creatures including an amazing species of starfish called a Brittle Star, a sea urchin, giant live horse conch, and a once one a lifetime sighting of an Endangered Sawfish! EPIC!!! Oh yes, and of course some SHELLTASTIC treasures including a tutorial for finding minis and tinies, sand dollars, ...
Episode 68: Life at Lighthouse! (Virtual Shelling & Dolphin Alert!)
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(Filmed pre-hurricane Ian) Every day is beautiful day on Sanibel Island! Let's check out Lighthouse Point, watch the dolphins play, and find some shellamazing finds, sealife, and other fun beach treasures! Thanks for watching, please SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! For info on subscription shell boxes, seashells, and shell bags please visit: www.virtualshelling.com Questions, comments, feedback, requests,...
Episode 67: Who ya tellin? (Virtual Shelling at MORGAN KEY!!)
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I just LOVE Morgan Key! So many areas to explore and amazing shells to find! Let's collect some shells this island is known for, such as angel wings and tellins! You'll also learn the different areas that this island has to offer that are great for shell seeking such as the wrack line and the break line on the bay side, and shell piles and tree roots and stumps on the Gulf side! Thanks for watc...
Episode 88: Ft. Myers Beach Post Hurricane Ian (Virtual Shelling and Beach Walk!)
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It's been a little over 3 months since Hurricane Ian ripped through Southwest Florida and decimated Fort Myers Beach. Today was my first beach walk in Lee County since the storm. We'll check out what's left of the Pier, and explore the North end of the island. It was great seeing sea life, live shells and shore birds returning to the area. Thank you for watching, please be sure to SUBSCRIBE and...
Episode 66: Shelling the Shallows (Virtual Shelling! Break line shelling, + BONUS Tinies tutorial!)
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What a gorgeous evening for shelling and a sunset! Let's take advantage of the crystal clear water and shell the break line for treasures! BONUS Tinies Tutorial at the end on how to find those itty bitty shells! Filmed: Spring 2021 For shells, subscription shell boxes and shell bags please visit: www.virtualshelling.com Thank you for your support! HAPPY SHELLING!
Episode 87: Keewaydin! (Virtual Shelling & Dolphin Surfing 🐬 with Marco Watersports!)
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New Year, New Episode! 🥳 Welcome to Keewaydin! Come surf with the dolphins on our way to this beautiful island where Captain Dustin and I grew up hanging out and catching rays! ☀️ We'll check out the gulf side and do some shelling on this most perfect shelling day! We wish you all a Shelltastic New Year! Please be sure to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! If you're coming to visit Marco Island this year and...
Episode 65: Striking Gold! (Virtual Shelling - Golden Olive!)
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It's a golden day! Join me for this incredible morning of shelling the south end of Dickman's Point! Full Break Line Tutorial, with AH-MAZING finds including alphabet cones, and a GOLDEN OLIVE! We'll also check out the wrack line, and I'll give you tips on what to do if you find a deceased shell, but the critter is still in it. Enjoy this awesome episode and let me know your favorite part! Happ...
Episode 64: Everyday is a great day for shelling! (Virtual Shelling on Sanibel Island!)
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Episode 64: Everyday is a great day for shelling! (Virtual Shelling on Sanibel Island!)
Episode 63: No Shells? No Problem! (Virtual Shelling at Sanibel Lighthouse & Pier tour!)
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Episode 63: No Shells? No Problem! (Virtual Shelling at Sanibel Lighthouse & Pier tour!)
Episode 86: Lighthouse Tinies (Virtual Shelling and scooping tutorial!)
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Episode 86: Lighthouse Tinies (Virtual Shelling and scooping tutorial!)
Episode 62: Tips and Tulips! Virtual Shelling at Dickmans!
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Episode 62: Tips and Tulips! Virtual Shelling at Dickmans!
Episode 61: Shelling Tips and Tricks! Virtual Shelling and BONUS Scavenger Hunt! 👀
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Episode 61: Shelling Tips and Tricks! Virtual Shelling and BONUS Scavenger Hunt! 👀
Episode 60: Eggsploring Morgan Key! (Virtual Shelling, Egg casings and Angel Wing Tutorial!) 😍
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Episode 60: Eggsploring Morgan Key! (Virtual Shelling, Egg casings and Angel Wing Tutorial!) 😍
Episode 59: High Tide Shelling! (Virtual Shelling on Sanibel Island!)
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Episode 59: High Tide Shelling! (Virtual Shelling on Sanibel Island!)
Episode 58: All is Fair in True Love and Shelling! 💕 (Virtual Shelling, Tulip & Whelk ID Tutorial!)
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Episode 58: All is Fair in True Love and Shelling! 💕 (Virtual Shelling, Tulip & Whelk ID Tutorial!)
Episode 57: High Tide Sunset and Night Time Shelling! (Virtual Shelling, 🚨 Junonia Chunk Alert!)
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Episode 57: High Tide Sunset and Night Time Shelling! (Virtual Shelling, 🚨 Junonia Chunk Alert!)
Episode 56: Sea Urchin Washup! 🚨 BEACH BLING ALERT! Virtual Shelling, sea urchin cleaning tutorial!
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Episode 56: Sea Urchin Washup! 🚨 BEACH BLING ALERT! Virtual Shelling, sea urchin cleaning tutorial!
Episode 55: Tide Change! And Break Line Tutorial! (A MUST WATCH!)
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Episode 55: Tide Change! And Break Line Tutorial! (A MUST WATCH!)
Episode 54: Fill your shell bag with treasures and memories! An EPIC day! (LIVE shells and more!)
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Episode 54: Fill your shell bag with treasures and memories! An EPIC day! (LIVE shells and more!)
Episode 53: Shell Pile Tips! How to find shell piles and what to do when you find one!
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Episode 53: Shell Pile Tips! How to find shell piles and what to do when you find one!
Episode 52: Turner Beach Shell Piles! Captiva Island! 🏝 (and, CARRIER SHELL!)
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Episode 52: Turner Beach Shell Piles! Captiva Island! 🏝 (and, CARRIER SHELL!)
Great video, I've missed watching you❤❤❤❤
Hi Laura. Have you tried hydrogen peroxide for sand dollars?
So what about dried coral. Can it be collected or not? I have heard conflicting information.
I have spoken with several shelters and shell charters - no one I have spoken with has heard of restrictions collecting dried coral. I am waiting to hear back from FWC.
How do you locate sand dollar when they are still under the sand? Do they make a hump on the ground? How deep do they stay?
I show how they are found in the video! Sometimes they are buried sometimes they are just laying on the beach!
Yes!! It counts! So glad your back!
Aww thanks so much!
Leave it, I like it's individuality as is.
Thank you for watching!
It's a junonia!! And what a unique one at that.
I agree! Thanks so much for watching!
Yes, a Junonia!! So happy to see your video!
Thanks so much, Beth!
amazing haul!!!!!!
Thank you for watching, Kathy!
Hey Laura. Found out just this year that it's illegal to take coral off FL beaches. Just FYI. Thanks for your vids!
@@gingermackeen5741 per FWC, live coral is prohibited with exceptions on species and harvesting permits. “In the state of Florida there are specific rules governing the commercial, nonlethal harvest of marine life. Throughout the state of Florida, the collection of stony corals, fire corals, and the octocorals Gorgonia flabellum and G. ventalina (common sea-fans) is prohibited. The collection of octocoral species is restricted. The harvest of live-rock, substrate with living organisms attached, is illegal unless harvested at a licensed aquaculture area.” It’s always important to know state laws as well as county laws, and what species they pertain to!
@@virtualshelling Apparently there are various views online about whether the FWC regulations mean just live or ALL coral. I've heard from several sources this year it's ALL. Very confusing. I would really like a definitive answer. Perhaps I'll email someone there. Thanks.
@@gingermackeen5741 The people who do SWF Beach Life and Florida Beach Walks videos both said they called state officials who confirmed that it was illegal to take both live and dead coral off the beach. I have a couple of vases of coral and had no idea that it was not legal to take it. It seems that these ladies had no idea that it was illegal until very recently either. I do not see why it is not on the sign that tells us no live shelling. I would guess that most people are not aware of this law.
Clean it!
I think I might have to! Thanks for watching!
So happy to see a new video! I love your shelling videos and they have literally saved my sanity. Very cathartic! 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you Libby! I appreciate your support so much!
I am SO tickled to see your video pop up in my feed! I’ve missed your videos! To answer your question…Yes! I’d certainly count that as a Junonia!
Thanks for being so sweet, Karen! I appreciate your support!
Hi Laura!!! Thank you for continuing your shelling adventures again. I have missed you so much. Xx Australia
Awww thank you so so much for your support!
So happy to see you back on here, sure have missed you and your videos!! Will be back in Marco Nov and Dec.
Hi Jennifer! That's exciting you have a trip coming up! Thanks for watching!
So glad you are back😊
Hi Sharon! Thanks so much for watching!
Clean it up.
I'm leaning towards that, Carrie! Thank you!
Clean it
Thanks Debbie!
So glad you’re back!! We have missed our shell mail beach treasures! Hope you are able to start that again🤗
Hi Kristin! Thanks so much for your support! Stay tuned to the website!
My favorite seashell lady is back!!
Thank you so much, Carol!
The J counts for sure. ♥
Love you! XO
Glad to see you are back, Laura! I would say Junonia chunk. The rose murex was stunning.
Thank you for watching, and yes that rose was a beauty!
Yes
Thank you Christine!
Hi Laura!! Miss you!! The star of the day in your haul is the rose murex 💕 IMO … and I can never get enough alphabet cones, ever!! Thanks for the video - Maria
Thanks so much for watching, Maria! I love that rose also!
I would start a new jar for Junonia Cobbs. That would be my classification 😊
Ohhhhhh that IS a great idea!!! I miss you guys, hope to get together soon! Thanks for watching and for your support and friendship!
It absolutely counts !
Thank you!
Well I have missed you!!! Yes I think it counts as a J!!! Great to see you back on. XOXO
Thanks so much for your sweet comment!
So happy you are back! Will you do shelling videos again like you used to do?
Hi Beth! I'm going to try my best! I'm very busy with my business and Real Estate, and of course family. Videos take a lot of time, but I will do my best to get back to some regular content! Thanks so much for your support!
Welcome back. I miss your beautiful video 🥰🇬🇷.
Greetings!! Thank you so so much! I appreciate that!
@@virtualshelling You're welcome 🫠
Great to see a video from you Laura, I think there is enough Junonia to count as whole. I am envious of all the cones and the rose murex!!
Thank you so much for watching!
Yes
Thanks for watching, Tammy!
Glad to see you at this again! Lots of goodies
Thank you so much for your support!
What is inside the cat fish bone that makes that noise? Is it just a little bone?? and why?? ❤❤❤loved both parts of this episode
So happy to see you back!!❤❤
Aww thanks so much!
Woooohoooooooo, so incredibly wonderful to have you back!
Thank you so much Cheryl!
I think it’s slightly more of a chunk than a whole! I kept going back and forth through!
I know, me too! LOL! Thanks for watching!
Yes
Thanks, Deborah!
OMG!! I am so happy to see you back. I have so meant to text you in the past few weeks just to see how you and the family are. No need to tell you I have been obsessed and all wrapped up in baby Kylo!! ( will text you a few pics) Just turned 1 yr old! I have missed you so. This was a fun treat!! Can't wait to see part 2. You know I love me some Dickmans and Kice. Can't wait to get back down! Hugs girl!! 💕😊
HI sweet Freda! Time flies, doesn't it? Glad baby Kylo is doing well! Let me know when you plan your trip down!
YAY!! I was so surprised when your video popped up in my notifications. I was actually watching shelling videos! Lol. What a great haul! Lots of variety! I think I'd call it a chunk! A nice chunk of a junonia shell! Can't wait till part 2. 🙂🐚🦀🌴
Hi Shannon! Thanks so much for your sweet comment and for your support!
YES!! ITS A J!!!
Thanks for watching Kristi!
Yes it’s a j!! So glad you are back!! Missed you!
Thank you Barb!!!!
So happy to see your video! Beautiful shells and sand dollars! I would count the junonia as whole and unique.
Hi Sherrie! Thank you for watching!
Crazy amount of cones! Love that mint condition angel wing. I would count the junonia as a whole one, because there is enough there to imagine what it would have been like when complete.
Thank so much for watching!
Nice you are back. You were missed so much!❤️
Aww thank you so much!!
It's a junonia!! What a great surprise to get this video. 😊
Hi Carrie!! Thanks for watching!
Wow! So nice you’re back 😊
Thank you thank you!
Yes it's a junonia!!! So good to see you on here, yay!!!
I meant whole junonia.
Hi Pauline! Thanks so much for your support!
I would call the junoia a piece. Nice hall of shells ❤
Hi Patty thanks so much for watching!
Awesome piece! As I have still not found a whole Junonia! I think that counts! Cool find!
Your junonia will find you, Deb! Keep shelling!
Missed you! Glad you are back! Being land locked in Pa., so enjoy your videos!🤗
Loved going to the beach with you. Have you stopped making videos for virtual beach walks.
Thank so much for you comment, I did take a break for some family time and to focus on work. I will be posting a TWO new episodes this week! Stay tuned and thank you so much for your support! Happy shelling!