Meetings & Events

We hold several meetings a year, indoors, outdoors or online. Learn about finding marine or non-marine shells at a Field Meeting, or hear the latest from expert speakers at our talks.
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Publications

The Society publishes the international Journal of Conchology, established in 1876 and the world’s oldest continuing publication on the subject. Members of the Society also receive our lively magazine Mollusc World. We have produced a number of other publications over the years.
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Recording & Resources

Which species are common and which are rare? We run Recording Schemes for both marine and non-marine molluscs in Britain & Ireland. Find out how to take part. A selection of other resources on molluscs and members’ interests is also available.
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About us

The Society aims to promote the study of molluscs in all their aspects. We are a voluntary charity that anyone can join, established in Leeds, England in 1876. Find out how to join or renew, and take part in how the Society is run.
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