General Information About Turks And Caicos Conch

By Vicki Diaz


One can discover when researching the turks and caicos conch that many different topics are available. Import and export, farming, conservation, and native uses are among the few that are available. With it being the recent addition to the endangered species, many different preservation and conservation plans have been set in motion to help prevent the extinction of this creature.

Although still not able to keep up with current demand, many have seen to begin farming this creature with demands projected to be met in 2014. These farmed versions will be available as a food source as well as the shell for use. These have helped to lessen the impact of the commercial fishing of this creature with future hopes to eliminate the need for the wild fishing of this creature.

Many will find that this mollusk shell is available through import only if it is commercially farmed. Many offer these shells as a decoration or in jewelry use and can be found to grow in demand. Many will use the commercially farmed mollusks to help relieve some of the pressure for this demand.

This particular mollusk is also known as the Queen Conch. It has and average life span of around 20 to 30 years but can live to be 40 or more. The best description given is a slug like creature that lives inside a spiral colorful shell. This creature can grow to be quite large and heavy but are considered to be quite small after they reach adolescence

Many who choose to research this particular animal can also find a great deal of information available through a variety of sources. This can be research on the conservation or preservation of this particular creature or other marine life as well as the organizations and companies that help with demand through commercial farming. Much of this is available in a variety of different sources and websites.

The islands that this creature calls home have long seen the benefits from it. It has been used as a primary source of protein, jewelry, decoration, ceremonies, tools, and building material for many generations. It is still thought of as a main stable of the diet throughout much of the area.

The islands however are actually a band of islands that is around 75 minutes from the US and is off the coast of the Bahamas. Many find this to be an ideal region in helping to set up facilities that work with endangered fish, sea turtles, and mollusks. Many are able to offer tours of the facility and give valid information pertaining to the preservation of the species that they work with.

There is a large variety of information available on the turks and caicos conch. Many will find a large amount of the farming, importation and exportation, and sales of this particular animal. Other information that can be considered to be more educational is also available to those who choose. One is able to tour many of the facilities that are available to help save or lessen the impact on these creatures as well as many others.




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