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Snails with the largest eyes are keeping a lookout for predators, new research suggests. While the basic eyes of most snails look like small black dots, conch snails known as stro ...
As a member of the Conch community — what Keys folk call ourselves — I am reminded every day of the importance of protecting our reef. When on the water, we know not to disturb the corals.
For a taste of the island’s seafood and energy, the Thursday Fish Fry at the Bight is not to be missed. Upon arrival, rows of vendors selling souvenirs and cocktails greet you.
Edmond Coverley swims to shore while pulling a raft loaded with conch shells from his crawl, or underwater pen, to sell at a fish market, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in West End, Grand Bahama Island ...
Queen conch are mollusks that live in spiral sandy-colored shells with a bright pink or orange interior. They can be found throughout the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. The conch are central to ...
While most snails crawl, conch snails possess an exceptionally large foot that allows them to make sudden leaps along the seabed. Dr Suzanne Williams, who supervised Alison’s PhD, suggests that the ...