cathy,

starfish WILL get very STINKY in short order.

did you know that they are one of the few organisms without a brain?

thats why patrick on sponge bob is so simple.

enjoy Aruba

Suds

I have brought back a few starfish from Aruba. When I have found them in the past, I had the pool boys clean them so that they would not smell. I never had a problem bringing them back to the US.

If you read your USDA card at the airport that you need to fill out, shells and other sealife are mentioned as no-no's, but I have brought cactus and many other things home myself without an issue.

As long as the shells are empty but I don't like to see live ones taken and left out to dry in the sun and die. There are plenty of empty shells. I bring brack drift wood, coral and shells as long as they are just on the beach and no creatures living in them. Enjoy. theresa

When I was a little boy the island was adorned with both. Please if you see one do not even touch it. A sad cry from a nostalgic islander.

Wito

thanks for all the response . I will respect Aruba and the sea with my decision. Dont worry be happy !!!

Aruba doesn't have many shells. Best to leave them for others to see. If you want shells, go to Florida.