Sea Shell Identifier Finder

Point your camera at any shell and find out exactly what you are holding — the species, how rare it is, and what collectors pay for one like it. WHAT ONE SCAN TELLS YOU • Species — common name and scientific name, plus the full classification: genus, species, family, order, class and phylum. • Estimated value — an average market price for the shell, alongside comparable real listings so you can see what shells like yours actually sell for. • Rarity and grade — how uncommon the shell is, and the condition tier it falls into. • Physical profile — shell type and shape, length, width, height, weight, thickness, and color and pattern. • Origin and habitat — geographic origin, ocean region, country, and the habitat the species lives in. • Context — primary uses, cultural and historical significance, special features, and identification notes explaining how the shell was recognized. BUILD A COLLECTION THAT LASTS Every identification can be saved to your own collection, keeping the photo you took, the full species record, and the date you found it. Your history stays searchable, so a summer of beachcombing becomes a proper log instead of a jar of unlabeled shells. GET THE IDENTIFICATION RIGHT FIRST TIME Built-in photography tips show you the difference between a shot that identifies cleanly and one that does not — how close to get, how to frame a single shell rather than a handful, and which angle reveals the most detail. Shoot on a plain background in even light, fill the frame, and include the aperture if the shell has one. That is where the identifying detail lives. ALSO INSIDE A reading section on how shells form, the history of shell collecting, and the species worth looking out for. WHO IT IS FOR Beachcombers and shellers who want a name for every find. Collectors deciding whether a shell is worth keeping. Students and teachers working through marine taxonomy. Families turning a walk on the beach into something the kids remember. Works on iPhone and iPad. No account needed to start identifying. Identification is generated automatically from your photo and is intended as a guide. Value estimates reflect comparable listings, not an appraisal, and will vary with condition and market. Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time from your Apple Account Settings. Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/seashell-term-of-use Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/seashell-privacy-policy