Cowrie shells are the protective outer shells of small marine snails. They are found in warm, tropical seas, particularly in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. 🤿 Critter Republic Dive Center . . . #ocean #cowrie #marinelife | Critter Hunter

The Charisma of Colossal Cowries: Cowries have played significant roles in human culture going back tens of thousands of years. Their shapes, sizes, and colors exert an attraction that knows no geographical or cultural barriers. Watch this short video clip to learn more about some of the largest cowries! | Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

Cowries have the sweetest little faces 🐌 Tiny eyes, soft movements, a shy little proboscis that peeks out when they feel safe. Seeing them this close feels like they’re saying a tiny hello. Some cowries show their whole face. Some only peek for a moment. Some hide almost everything and let you see just a little snorkel nose. They may look like simple beach shells, but there’s a whole gentle, curious creature living inside 🥹 #seabook #seabookapp | Seabook

Joining our Measled Cowries, is our new Deer Cowrie (𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘺𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘢 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘶𝘴). Watch as Aquarist Claire explains the differences between the two cowries, and come by for our daily keeper chats to learn more! #sanibel #shellmuseum #cowrieshells | Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium