Florida Keys "groundhog" conch sees shadow, agreeing with Punxsutawney Phil's winter prediction
A conch living underwater in the Florida Keys agreed with groundhog Punxsutawney Phil's prediction of six more weeks of winter.
Can queen conch aquaculture save the species? New publication suggests limitations
A new article published in the journal Oryx examines the efficacy and perception of queen conch (Aliger gigas) conservation ...
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Protection Sought for Mexico’s Iconic Queen Conch
The large, marine snail is heavily in demand for its meat and iconic shell, which is used for décor and jewelry; overfishing and poaching have caused its decline in the Mexican Caribbean. “Under ...
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Devotees observing Madhavnarayan fast take ritual bath in Bagmati
The devotees, who began their observance in the ancient town of Sankhu, reached Pashupatinath on Tuesday evening. The ...
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A suspect held with 2137 conch shells in Kalpitiya
The Navy intercepted a suspect (01) attempting to transport approximately 2,137 undersized conch shells in a dinghy during a search operation off Paramunei, Kalpitiya, yesterday. The apprehension was ...