Rather than sheer number, scientists looked at conch behavior to devise what they say is a more efficient way to protect disappearing herds of reproducing conch.

A new article published today in the journal Oryx examines the efficacy and perception of queen conch (Aliger gigas) conservation aquaculture – cultivating aquatic organisms to manage or replenish ...

A hopping queen conch can be a sight to behold on the sea floor: its outer shell disguised by green algae, looking more like a rock than the exuberant prized pink queen, suddenly hurdling itself ...