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.