The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland is a British-based society concerned with the study of molluscs and their shells. It was founded in 1876, and 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 Conchological societies Scientific organisations based in the United Kingdom Scientific organizations established in 1876 1876 establishments in the United Kingdom Non-profit organisations based in the United Kingdom