The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland is a British-based learned society concerned with the study of molluscs and their shells. Founded in 1876, it is one of the oldest such societies in the world. It is a registered UK charity (no. 208205) that anyone can join. It promotes the study of molluscs and their conservation, through meetings, publications, workshops, field meetings, and distribution recording schemes.
Journals Two periodicals are published by the society:
Journal of Conchology – a scientific publication issued twice a year Mollusc World – the magazine of the Society, previously known as The Conchologists' Newsletter, and issued three times a year
See also Netherlands Malacological Society Malacological Society of London Stella Turk Arthur Erskine Ellis
References
External links Conchsoc.org: official Conchological Society of Great Britain & Ireland website