Researching whelks in Japan: Field notes from Jann Vendetti

An introduction to Jann's research
Why Jann is interested in whelks and why Japan is a good place to study them.

Jann's first field report: July 1-4, 2008
In Rikuzen-Takata, the Museum of Sea and Shells collections, pet beetles, and exploring the Rikuzen-Takata countryside.

Jann's second field report: July 6-9, 2008
Exploring Sendai, attending a paleontological conference, studying museum collections, a private collector's spectacular molluscan shell collection, and the Sendai fish market.

Jann's field summary: July 21, 2009
Eleven months after returning from Japan, Jann summarizes her field research and discusses her findings.

		An introduction to Jann's research Why Jann is interested in whelks and why Japan is a good place to study them.

		Jann's first field report: July 1-4, 2008 In Rikuzen-Takata, the Museum of Sea and Shells collections, pet beetles, and exploring the Rikuzen-Takata countryside.

		Jann's second field report: July 6-9, 2008 Exploring Sendai, attending a paleontological conference, studying museum collections, a private collector's spectacular molluscan shell collection, and the Sendai fish market.

		Jann's field summary: July 21, 2009 Eleven months after returning from Japan, Jann summarizes her field research and discusses her findings.