Scallops' soft bodies are well-protected by their hard shells, so … could those same shells protect human heads? That question was asked by the Japanese designers of the Shellmet, which is a helmet made partially of scallop shells.
Circle of safety: Scallop shells recycled into protective gear for Hokkaido fishermen - The Mainichi
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SHELLMET
Hotamet is an Environmentally Friendly Helmet Made From Leftover Scallop Shells
Shellmet helmet is made of scallop shells – plus it looks like one
Johnny Saye on LinkedIn: SHELLMET|Protect Heads, and the Earth.|English version
Shellmet is Made from Recycled Scallop Shells
Leave seashells on the seashore or risk damaging ecosystem, says study, Marine life, Shells
Shellmet, the helmet that looks like a shell (and is made with shells)