Community-Driven Initiative Aims to Restore Queen Conch Populations in The Bahamas

Community-Driven Initiative Aims to Restore Queen Conch Populations in The Bahamas



Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is embarking on a groundbreaking project to replenish queen conch populations, thanks to a generous grant from Chef José Andrés' Longer Tables Fund. This initiative, which focuses on community-based aquaculture, will be implemented on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas and aims to promote conservation and restoration of this vital species.

The queen conch is not just a delicious seafood delicacy; it plays a crucial ecological role as a grazer, helping to sustain healthy seagrass beds. Unfortunately, overfishing and habitat loss have pushed the species to the brink, leading to its classification as

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