9 Questions
What is the name of the type of nylon fishing net used in the Philippines for collecting seashells?
Tangle Net
Besides collecting seashells for food and collection, what is another reason why some people enjoy gleaning shells?
To relieve stress
What is the term used for gleaning that is done at night using a torch or 'sulod' made out of dried coconut leaves as light for gathering seashells?
Manulo using torch
What is the name of the small triangular fish net with a rigid frame that is pushed along the bottom in shallow waters for collecting seashells?
Push nets 'sud-sud'
Which activity is typically done early in the morning and late in the afternoon during low tide for collecting seashells?
Gleaning or 'Paginhas'
Which solution is used to soak the seashells for cleaning?
Bleach and water mixture
What should you wear when mixing the water and bleach solution?
Gloves and safety goggles
How long should you let the seashells soak in the bleach solution?
There is no set time
What can be used to remove remaining barnacles and other material from the seashells?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on the methods of collecting, cleaning, and preparing seashells! Learn about the traditional practice of gleaning and discover other techniques used by coastal communities. Challenge yourself with questions on the various methods and their purposes.
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