Talking shells with Debbie King
Conchologist, Debbie King explained how shells are formed and gave fascinating facts about them.
Conchologist Debbie King gave a fascinating talk on shells at the Bendigo Conservancy Group’s meeting at Leka’s Restaurant in Southport recently.
Locals and visitors came along to hear interesting facts and locations of shells.
Debbie, who has lived on the lower South Coast for the last 26 years, is a conchologist (shell collector) who loves to roam the beach in search of treasures given by the sea.
She gave an educational talk. She was a teacher for 41 years and taught English and life orientation. Those who attended enjoyed her knowledge and sharing information about shells. She explained how shells are formed and gave fascinating facts about them.
Debbie has a great passion for nature and biodiversity, having started collecting ‘things’ at a young age. She can often be found with a bag in one hand, bent over, looking for crystals, shells, driftwood, plants or insects.
She is a member of Custodians of Wildflowers, a member of the Conchology Society of South Africa (shell collectors) and is an Honorary Officer with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife for the past 12 years.
When not out in nature, she can be found managing a macadamia nut farm or in the pool, as she is a qualified South African water fitness instructor.
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