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Forbes explains how coral bleaching is changing marine life behavior.
Coral Bleaching Permanently Changes Reef Fish Communities
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Repeated coral bleaching events due to ocean warming are permanently changing the diversity and structure of marine communities, according to a long-term study in the SeychellesIn an effort to avoid the implementation of a closed conch season, the Bahamian government is now reducing the exportation of conch on an annual basis. Read more in this article by EWNewspaper.
Govt to reduce the amount of conch exported
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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In an effort to avoid the implementation of a closed conch season, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Michael Pintard, said the government is now reducing the exp...Deep Water Happy explains the importance of the Queen Conch for the Bahamas.
The Importance of the Queen Conch to the Bahamas • Deep Water Happy
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My name is Lobatus Gigas, but you can call me “Belo,” the Queen Conch. I dream of diving deep to explore where my 500,000 babies...In this article by Green Tumbles, learn about the long-term effects of overfishing and what some people are doing to try to solve this problem.
Long-Term Effects of Overfishing | Greentumble
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Overfishing is a global problem with many serious impacts...Some of the long-term effects are reduction in the social, health, and economic wellbeing of communities..The United Nations' Convention on the Law of the Sea treaty regulates the conduct of business in oceans and other bodies of water and protects the ocean’s health and resources from overuse. Learn more in the following article by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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The law of the sea is a body of customs, treaties, and international agreements by which governments maintain order, productivity, and peaceful relations on the seaIt’s important that you understand that oceans are essential to life on Earth. The Marine Conservation Institute explains why.
Why we protect our oceans » Marine Conservation Institute
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Blue Parks are outstanding marine protected areas that safeguard ocean wildlife. Blue Park Awards incentivize effective science-based marine conservation, and the growing network of Blue Parks brings us closer to our goal of strong protection for 30% of the ecosystems in each marine biogeographic re...Frederick Arnett shares their knowledge on sustainable fishery in the following YouTube video.
Conch: Shaping a Sustainable Fishery Through Science | Frederick E. Arnett II | BNHC 2016
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Conch: Shaping a Sustainable Fishery Through Science Presented by Frederick E. Arnett II Frederick Arnett, Leander Lacy, Shiela M.W. Reddy, Felicity Burrows,...Discover what we need to do to save some of the most endangered marine animals in this article by Conservation Folks.
The Most Endangered Marine Animals: Is It Too Late to Save Them? | Conservation Folks
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Endangered marine animals are growing in number, but it may already be too late to save some of the most endangered species from extinction.MSC - Marine Stewardship Council explains what sustainable seafood is.
What is sustainable seafood | Marine Stewardship Council
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Sustainable seafood has been caught in a way that means there’s plenty more fish in the sea now and in the future.Discover how scientists are using satellite data to map out the population of rare species of animals in marine systems in the following presentation by the Bahamas National Trust.
Queen Conch Population Density | Andrew Kough | BNHC 2016
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Queen Conch (Lobatus Gigas) Population Density predicted by benthic habitat in The Bahamas Presented by Andrew Kough Andrew Kough, Sarah Lovett, Candice Brit...In this video by the Bahamas National Trust, learn more about fishing pressure and environmental effects on the growth and sexual maturity of Queen Conch in the Bahamas.
Fishing Pressure and Environmental Effects of Queen Conch | Codero M. Johnson | BNHC 2016
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Fishing Pressure and Environmental Effects on Growth and Sexual Maturity of Queen Conch (Strombas gigas) in The Bahamas Presented by Codero M. Johnson Corder...Earlham Institute explains the importance of protecting our biodiversity.
Why you should care about biodiversity
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Why you should care about biodiversity|More than just an abundance of species, biodiversity helps shape all of life on Earth - including us.IPCC recently highlighted the perils the oceans face from climate chaos, in its first report to focus solely on the marine environment.
According to this article by The Guardian, Greenpeace UK says efforts to restore seas’ ecosystems would boost their capacity to absorb heat and store carbon.
Tackling degraded oceans could mitigate climate crisis - report
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Sanctuaries and treaties to restore seas’ ecosystems would boost their capacity to absorb heat and store carbonFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) shares 7 reasons why we should protect our oceans.
7 reasons why we need to act now to #SaveOurOcean
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The oceans have it all: from microscopic life to the largest animal that has ever lived on Earth, from the colourless to the shimmering, from the frozen to the boiling and from the sunlit to the mysterious dark of the deepest parts of the planet.Our film, For the Love of Conch, has been submitted in the Doclands Documentary Film Festival . For the Love of Conch depicts how this creature has become an endangered species in the wider Caribbean due to over-harvesting.
DOCLANDS Documentary Film Festival
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Presented by California Film Institute, DocLands Documentary Film Festival returns May 10-14, 2023We are really happy to announce the submission of our documentary "For the Love of Conch" to the Awareness Festival. The Awareness Festival is organized by Heal One World, a non-profit charity serving the community surrounding West Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles, California.
In this YouTube video, learn about the Caribbean Challenge Initiative.
A Shared Strategy for Funding Conservation in the Caribbean
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Visionary leaders from throughout the Caribbean have joined together to protect the sea that unites them and the resources that support them. Through the Car...We are proud to submit our documentary “ For the Love of Conch” in the Oakland Short Film Festival. We are working with B.R.E.E.F. & the Bahamas National Trust to help educate everyone about the importance of "Conch-servation"
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Oakland Short Film Festival screens international indie shorts by upcoming and established filmmakersWe have submitted our documentary ” For the Love of Conch" in the DOXA Documentary Film Festival. Our documentary reveals the importance of conserving the queen conch in the Bahamas. We also want to thank our partners B.R.E.E.F. & the Bahamas National Trust.
Discover the initiative of The Nature Conservancy to protect the natural resources in the Bahamas.
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TNC and partners are joining forces to help The Bahamas protect 20% of its nearshore marine environment to ensure long-term sustainability of one of the most iconic archipelagos in the world.Learn some very important facts about the Bahamas in the following article by BREEF.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shares an article on the Queen conch.
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U.S. wild-caught queen conch is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed under a rebuilding plan that allows limited harvest by U.S. fishermen.The Bahamas has signed an agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank to advance conch conservation efforts in The Bahamas. Learn more in the following article.
Learn more about Shedd Aquarium and its research to support the conservation of conch in the Caribbean in the following article.
Connecting the Conchs in the Bahamas | Shedd Aquarium
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Queen conchs are critical to the Bahamas, but these giant marine snails have nearly disappeared. Shedd is researching how juvenile conch settle and grow to inform conservation strategies to help promote sustainable conch for future generations.We are honored to submit our film, For the Love of Conch to the The Athens International Film and Video Festival. The Athens International Film and Video Festival is entering its 46th year, and showcases contemporary international films, sponsors a competition for independent media artists, and invites guest filmmakers to screen and discuss their work.
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History Founded in 1974, the AIFVF has been presenting the best in international film for 46 years. Known globally as a festival that supports cinema from...Classy Flowers has created a very informative YouTube video on the current situation of the Conch in the Caribbean.
Queen conch fighting for its LIFE and SURVIVAL!
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Strombus gigas, #mollusk also known as the pink #conch or queen conch. This shell is approximately two-three years old, almost reached adulthood. When the sh...B.R.E.E.F. has published a very useful guide for Bahamian schools to educate our kids on how to take care of our beloved queen conch.
Learn more about the queen conch in this article by The Week.
In the Caribbean, queen conches are living on the edge
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Conches are ubiquitous across the Caribbean. The decorative shells are exported and made into jewelry, and the huge gastropod inside is a staple food. But new research suggests that the conch is possibly being loved to death.Learn more about the Bermuda Biodiversity Project Species in the following link.
In this article by The Tribune, learn why the conch may disappear in the next decade, and what we can do to protect it.
Conch may be wiped out in 10-15 years
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THE Bahamas National Trust is gearing up for a major conservation push in the wake of research findings that warn the local conch supply could be wiped out in ten to 15 years.Despite the strategy of using marine parks around the Caribbean, the population of the conch is still in decline. Learn more in this article by Mongabay Latam.
Queen conch dying out in the Bahamas despite marine parks
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There has been a major decline in the population of protected queen conchs in the Bahamas’ Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park over the last 20 years.The most recent survey found predominantly older queen conchs, with a shortage of juveniles to replace them.Researchers believe overfishing in upstream are...PRI Public Radio International shares more information regarding the precarious situation of the conch in the Caribbean.
In the Caribbean, queen conches are living on the edge
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Conches are ubiquitous across the Caribbean. The decorative shells are exported and made into jewelry, and the huge gastropod inside is a staple food. But new research suggests that the conch is possibly being loved to death.Community Conch shares some very interesting facts about the Queen Conch.
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Community Conch is a nonprofit organization that aims to protect Queen Conchs in the Bahamas, a species of mollusk threatened by aggressive over-fishing.The Miami Herald reports that a new study has found that the country’s conchs have undergone “serial depletion" during the last decade.
The Bahamas has a problem: It’s running out of queen conchs
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A new study has concluded that heavily fished and rapidly disappearing queen conchs in the Bahamas may only sustain commercial fishing in the islands for another 10 to 15 years.In this article by Community Conch, learn about a new education effort to raise awareness about the Queen Conch fishery.
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Community Conch is a nonprofit organization that aims to protect Queen Conchs in the Bahamas, a species of mollusk threatened by aggressive over-fishing.Eyewitness News Bahamas reports that in an effort to avoid the implementation of a closed conch season, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Michael Pintard, said the government is now reducing the exportation of conch on an annual basis.
Govt to reduce the amount of conch exported
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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In an effort to avoid the implementation of a closed conch season, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Michael Pintard, said the government is now reducing the exp...In this article by The Jamaican Gleaner, read how Jamaica is planning on banning the fishing, sales and export of conch for one year or longer.
Conch ban set to go beyond March 2020 - Writing was on the wall, says marine biologist
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Analysis of data of the conch population off Jamaica’s coast indicates that the ban on the fishing, sale and export of queen conch (Genus strombus) will be extended well beyond the near one-year timeline announced by the Ministry of Industry,...We are proud to submit our documentary “ For the Love of Conch” in the International Ocean Film Festival that reveals the importance of conserving the queen conch in The Bahamas. We are working with B.R.E.E.F. & the Bahamas National Trust to help educate everyone about the importance of "Conch-servation"
International Ocean Film Festival
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Welcome to the International Ocean Film Festival held in San Francisco, CA!Read this article by the North Carolina State University on the future of the Queen Conch in the Caribbean.
Will The Bahamas Have Conch in Twenty Years?
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An excellent review paper on the status on the conch fishery in The Bahamas, based on research spanning more than 22 years. Much of this research associated with the organization Community Conch (w...B.R.E.F.F executive director Casurina McKinney-Lambert talks about Queen conch and the conservation efforts that are being set forth for this iconic species.
Creative Nassau "Conchservation" episode with BREEF's Executive Director, Casuarina McKinney-Lambert
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Hosts, Patricia Glinton Meicholas and Pam Burnside will be speaking with our Executive Director, Casuarina McKinney-Lambert about Queen conch and the conservation efforts that are being set forth forThis YouTube video tells the life story of the Queen Conch.
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This film by FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (www.fau.edu/hboi) tells the life story of the Queen Conch (Lobatus gigas, formerly genus Strombus). I...Discover more about the precarious situation of the Queen Conch in the following YouTube video.
Queen conch fighting for its LIFE and SURVIVAL!
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Strombus gigas, #mollusk also known as the pink #conch or queen conch. This shell is approximately two-three years old, almost reached adulthood. When the sh...Learn more about the The Bahamas National Conchservation Campaign in this article by the Bahamas National Trust.
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Conchservation, pronounced konk-servation, is the national campaign aimed at protecting Queen Conch in The Bahamas through research, citizen science, and policy change.The importance of reviving and sustaining the conch population is covered in this article from Inter-American Development Bank
Can We Revive and Sustain the Caribbean Queen? - Caribbean Development Trends
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By Chitralekha Deopersad What do the names Cambombia, Cambute, Cararol Rosa, Cobo, Botuto, Guarura, Lambi and Carrucho all have in common? Prized in many countries, the queen conch (Strombus gigas) has a wide variety of aliases – and rightly so, given its extensive distribution and economic impacNational Geographic explains the reasons why conch could be extinct in the next few years.
The Bahamas’ iconic conch could soon disappear
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Without intervention, the gray slug that carries a bright shell could disappear from some regions.Here the official trailer for our film, "For the Love of Conch". DVD's and streaming on demand will be available soon.
For The Love Of Conch - Official Trailer
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Learn more about For the Love of Conch by visiting our website at loveofconch.com/Learn about the importance of conch as a national symbol for the Turks and Caicos Islands in this article by Visit Turks and Caicos Islands.
The Queen Conch - A National Symbol
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Article about conch, specifically the Queen Conch. History of this magnificent marine animal, it's life-cycle, use in cuisine, and commercial farming.Jamaica Gleaner reports a one year ban on conch harvesting starting on March 1, 2019.
Conch crisis - Depleted stock forces ministry to order one-year fishing ban
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Exporters who invested heavily in retooling processing facilities to meet best-practice and traceability standards for entering the European Union (EU) and other lucrative conch markets are facing financial ruin, with a shock almost one-year ban on...Bahamas National Trust (BNT) received a $10,000 donation from the real estate company Engel & Völkers. The donation will support the updating and strengthening the fisheries regulations in the country.
$10,000 donation to help BNT protect conch population
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THE Bahamas National Trust (BNT) received a $10,000 donation yesterday from the real estate company Engels and Volkers.The Jamaican's Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries has declared a closed season for queen conch from March 2019 to January 2020.
Conch closed season begins March 1
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has decla...The Monterey Bay Aquarium has created an interactive guide to help you choose businesses that make choices for a healthy ocean.
Conch Recommendations from the Seafood Watch Program
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Look for conch caught in Honduras. Then look for conch from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Belize and Nicaragua, but know that these fisheries also catch...Learn why the Caribbean sea has the highest concentration of marine species in the Atlantic Ocean in this report by PLOS.
Marine Biodiversity in the Caribbean: Regional Estimates and Distribution Patterns
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This paper provides an analysis of the distribution patterns of marine biodiversity and summarizes the major activities of the Census of Marine Life program in the Caribbean region. The coastal Caribbean region is a large marine ecosystem (LME) characterized by coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses...In this T&T Guardian’s article, read how countries around the region can help to manage the resources in the Caribbean sea to protect it.
Caribbean Journal explains how you can help protect the Caribbean reefs.
10 Ways You Can Help Protect Caribbean Reefs
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Here in the U.S. Virgin Islands, like all over the Caribbean, we depend on our reefs for tourism, to protect our coastlines and beaches.National Geographic shares 10 things you can do to protect our ocean.
10 Things You Can Do to Save the Ocean -- National Geographic
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Learn what you can do to help save the ocean with these 10 tips.Learn how the European Union - EU and Mexico have joined forces to protect the Queen Conch.
EU and Mexico act to conserve queen conch | Result In Brief | CORDIS | European Commission
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Some of the most biodiverse and productive ecosystems on the face of the planet are found in the coastal zone, where fresh and saltwater meet. A joint EU–Mexican initiative investigated how...Learn more about the Queen Conch and how to protect it in this article by Oceana.
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The oldest individuals have been estimated to reach ages of 40 years. While the thin shell of juveniles can be broken by a variety of potential predators, the thicker shell of mature adults is a successful deterrent against all but the most specialized conch predators. One species that successfully....The Economist features an article on overfishing and how it can affect our world.
Getting serious about overfishing
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The oceans face dire threats. Better regulated fisheries would helpIn this article by T&T Guardian, read about the importance of the proper management of the Caribbean sea for the region.
Managing our most important resource: The Caribbean Sea
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A World Wildlife Fund report released April this year conservatively valued world ocean assets at US$24 trillion–with an extra US$2.5 trillion a year from the goods and services we get from coastal and marine environments. Our patch of the ocean, the Caribbean Sea, has not been evaluated in this w...In collaboration with the Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial, The Bahamas National Conchservation Campaign Campaign has shared some very informative images about conch in the Caribbean.
Learn very important information about the exportation of Conch from the Bahamas in this article by the United States Embassy Nassau, The Bahamas.
Learn more about conchs in this article by Community Conch.
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Community Conch is a nonprofit organization that aims to protect Queen Conchs in the Bahamas, a species of mollusk threatened by aggressive over-fishing.This article by Times of the Islands magazine explains the expected future of conch in our region.
Times of the Islands – The Future of Conch
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Saving TCI's iconic fishery. By Kathleen Wood ~ Photos By Marta Morton Imagine the Turks & Caicos Islands without steamed conch, stewed conch, grilledRead more about the Caribbean Challenge Initiative and Caribbean Biodiversity Fund, an initiative that aims to preserve and protect the region’s marine and coastal environment.
Marine and Coastal Conservation in the Caribbean: The ’20 by 20’ Caribbean Challenge
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For the first time in history, giay da nam visionary leaders of Caribbean governments have come together with responsible business leaders to take collaborative action to protect and sustainably manage their marine and coastal environment. A growing number of trung tâm học tiếng nhật tphcmpar...This is a great blog to understand the Community based management conch project in Grand Bahama funded by the Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo and Japan.
Can We Revive and Sustain the Caribbean Queen?
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By Chitralekha Deopersad What do the names Cambombia, Cambute, Cararol Rosa, Cobo, Botuto, Guarura, Lambi and Carrucho all have in common? Prized in many countries, the queen conch (Strombus gigas) has a wide variety of aliases – and rightly so, given its extensive distribution and economic impact...National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration explains why the Bahamian Queen conch population is slowing disappearing.
In this article by PRI Public Radio International, learn more about the queen conch, its importance for the Caribbean cuisine and culture, and the need for plans to save them.
In the Caribbean, queen conches are living on the edge
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Conches are ubiquitous across the Caribbean. The decorative shells are exported and made into jewelry, and the huge gastropod inside is a staple food. But new research suggests that the conch is possibly being loved to death.Learn more about the UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat & Caribbean Environment Programme and the implementation of strategies to protect endangered species in the Caribbean.
Conservation of Threatened and Endangered Species — Caribbean Environment Programme
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The Wider Caribbean Region is home to a diverse range of species including marine mammals, sea turtles and coral species, many of which are considered threatened or endangered.Threats currently facing coastal and marine species include unsustainable fishing practices and gear use, coastal developmen...Miami Herald reports on the efforts made to save conch in The Bahamas.
The conch is mostly gone from Florida. Can the Bahamas save the queen?
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A study of a Bahamas marine reserve protected from overfishing still shows a sharp decline in the population — particularly of young conch vital to the future. A team of scientists is trying to figure out why.In Key West, Florida, known locally as the capital of the Conch Republic, people come out in droves to compete in the annual Honk the Conch Festival. Children make their best effort; they blow into one end of the huge shell that can weigh up to 5 pounds.
Watch The 56th annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest
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Contestants tooted their own horns in Key West Saturday during the 56th annual Conch (pronounced "konk") Shell Blowing Contest, but only one was rewarded wit...The Conversation US explains the effect of hurricanes in the Caribbean marine environment.
How hurricanes such as Irma and Maria can devastate the Caribbean marine environment
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It's not just the land and people that have been badly affected by hurricanes.Learn more about the importance of conch for the Caribbean cuisine, and the different efforts to preserve this animal in this article by Steemit.
Queen Conch - Queen Of The Sea — Steemit
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If you had to choose a single food to embody the uniqueness of Caribbean islands, it would be conch. Here is how... by starjewel“ Researchers studying the no-take park (where no collection of marine animals is allowed) off Exuma in The Bahamas, one of hundreds throughout the Caribbean, found that over the last two decades, the number of young has sharply declined as adult conches steadily matured and died off.” Star2.com
Conch Herds Face Death By Old Age As Young Molluscs Disappear
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Conch conservation in the Caribbean can learn lessons from Florida, where the conch population crashed due to overfishing for food and souvenirs.This write up by the Cayman News Service will give you a very good summary of the laws restricting the fishing of conch in the Caribbean.
People warned not to poach as conch season opens - Cayman News Service
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(CNS): Conch and whelk season opens tomorrow, 1 November, when shellfish-lovers can help themselves to five queen conchs per person per day or ten per boat, and 2½ gallons of whelks in the shell, or 2½ pounds of processed whelks. But the Department of Environment is urging people not to be tempted...Conch Pearls explain the importance of queen conch in the Caribbean ecosystem.
Ecosystem of the Queen Conch, how do they live?
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The Queen Conch has a specific role in its ecosystem. Growing in the Caribbean, the Queen conch eats seagrass. They are the prey of numerous animals such as the Octopus.Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo explains the different strategies which could help us save the conch in the Caribbean.
Can We Revive and Sustain the Caribbean Queen?
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By Chitralekha Deopersad What do the names Cambombia, Cambute, Cararol Rosa, Cobo, Botuto, Guarura, Lambi and Carrucho all have in common? Prized in many countries, the queen conch (Strombus gigas) has a wide variety of aliases – and rightly so, given its extensive distribution and economic impact...snorkelstj.com created a great guide to identify all the different mollusks in our oceans. A great way to understand the diversity in our oceans.
Ain’t Got no More Lip is a Community Conch video, that shows how Bahamians are trying to get this warning out there to the public and suggests some of preserving this species and creating a sustainable industry.
Ain't Got No More Lip: A Film About Conch
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The Queen Conch is vital to the Bahamas, both culturally and economically. Unfortunately, scientific research is showing how this population is right on the ...Andrew Kough from the Bahamas National Trust explains how research regarding conch’s population density demonstrates the problems of overfishing in the region.
Queen Conch Population Density | Andrew Kough | BNHC 2016
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Queen Conch (Lobatus Gigas) Population Density predicted by benthic habitat in The Bahamas Presented by Andrew Kough Andrew Kough, Sarah Lovett, Candice Brit...In this YouTube video, @Team Conch explains the decline of conch in Cape Eleuthera, Bahamas, and how overfishing has impacted the population.
The decline of Queen Conch in the Bahamas
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#TeamConch looking at the decline of conch in Cape Eleuthera, Bahamas and how overfishing has impacted the populationMonterey Bay Aquarium has created an app that brings you up-to-date recommendations for ocean friendly seafood places. A great way to support sustainable fishery in the world.
Marine conservation can be hard, it seems like it is never enough, but we have to remain ocean positive, therefore, Azula tries to keep us positive with this article showing 6 instances where humans have made a difference in saving animals in the world.
6 Animals That Were Saved by People’s Conservation Efforts
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Yup — even otters weren't safe at one point. Humans managed to get their mess together in time to save these six species.Intel is starting to implement artificial intelligence and drone technology to protect the world’s oceans.
‘SnotBots’ and Intel AI Technology Part of Mission to Save the World’s Oceans
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Intel is collaborating with Parley for the Oceans on its SnotBot initiatives to help save our oceans. SnotBot modified drones collect the blow, or snot, exhaled from whales when they surface to breathe.Although it is not very common, conch can move! There are many ways conch move. This is a conch shell which moves by sticking its "foot" out and pushing to turn over and then move into the water.
This video is taken by Community Conch in The Bahamas.
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Community Conch is a nonprofit organization that aims to protect Queen Conchs in the Bahamas, a species of mollusk threatened by aggressive over-fishing.HelloGiggles shows us how an organization called Mermaids For Change is using a very creative approach to the education of marine conservation.
This organization is teaching kids about ocean conservation with help from mermaids
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Beauty combined with education is an unstoppable force.In this article by Community Conch, read how fishermen and chefs are starting to push for sustainable fishery due to the lack of conch supply.
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Community Conch is a nonprofit organization that aims to protect Queen Conchs in the Bahamas, a species of mollusk threatened by aggressive over-fishing.Learn more about the United Nations' Caribbean Environment Programme, a project focused on the conservation of threatened and endangered species, such as the queen conch, in the Caribbean.
Learn more about marine conservation with ThoughtCo.
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Marine conservation is the protection of marine species and ecosystems in oceans and seas. Discover marine conservation techniques.Are you familiar with the term bycatch? It refers to unintentional catch of un-targeted species, or undersize creatures. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), it is estimated that global bycatch is about 8 percent of the total catch.
Learn more about the effects of bycatch in this article by ThoughtCo
What Is the Definition of Marine Bycatch?
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Bycatch describes animals caught unintentionally by fishing gear. Learn about why it's bad for the environment.Scientific American Magazine reports that Mexico has signed a decree to create the largest ocean reserve in North America.
This may be the first step for a regional protected ocean area in the Caribbean.
Mexico Designates North America's Largest Ocean Reserve
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The area is uniquely rich in marine biodiversityLearn more about The Moore Charitable Foundation, an institution supporting environmental conservation and education programmes in The Bahamas.
The Bahamas - The Moore Charitable Foundation
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Stay up-to-date on Foundation news and the accomplishments and campaigns of our partners and other experts in land, water and wildlife conservation.Good Catch Foods is a great resource for chefs, and restaurants that take marine conservation as a priority, it provides all the information needed to support sustainable seafood.
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Good Catch provides practical information for chefs, caterers and restaurateurs, making it easier for them to serve more sustainable seafood.Celebrity Chef Rick Moonen explains the importance of sustainable seafood.
Chef Rick Moonen On the Importance of Choosing Sustainable Seafood
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Celebrity chef Rick Moonen talks about the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program and why choosing sustainable seafood matters for the ocean. Seafood Wa...CITES has listed the conch under Appendix II in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, which includes species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction, but may become so if trade is not tightly controlled.
CITES suspends trade in queen conch shellfish | CITES
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CITES is an international agreement between governments, aimed to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.Learn more about endangered sea creatures with the help of Blue Planet Aquarium. Queen conch has been listed in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) since 1992.
5 Facts About Endangered Sea Creatures | Blue Planet Aquarium
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