2025-08-01 Sandy Dann IV - Hermit Crabs & Coffee Chats: Shell Stories with Taryn

Sandy Dann welcomes Taryn Ryan back to the studio for another heartfelt yarn about the beauty and importance of Broome’s shells. This time, the conversation touches on the serious issue of hermit crabs being removed from WA beaches for the global pet trade, and why taking too many shells from our local beaches is leaving crabs without homes. Taryn shares news about her free “Shell & Sip” tour at Cable Beach, supported by the Shire of Broome, and a new citizen science project — live shell counts — to help protect our shoreline. They also talk about shell conservation, sustainable coastal practices, and the five key reasons why shells should be left on the beach — from biodiversity to beach stability. Plus, Taryn reads a fun and thought-provoking children’s book “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell” — complete with rhymes, laughs, and a surprise sandcastle ending.