The queen conch is more than a marine species. It is a symbol of Bahamian identity, woven into the culture, cuisine, and coastal economy of island communities for generations.

The large marine snail grazes on algae to help maintain healthy seagrass beds and preserve ecosystems that support fisheries and marine biodiversity. But decades of overfishing have depleted populations across the Caribbean to the point where natural recovery alone may not be enough.

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