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

For a certain giant saltwater snail species, a new study published in Conservation Biology gave new meaning to the phrase “give me my space.” Researchers from Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium and the Wells ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The rescue mission began with a splash. Flippered and masked snorkelers rolled off a boat anchored near Marathon and into ...

A new study published in Conservation Science and Practice uncovers how breeding populations of queen conch (Aliger gigas) within a protected marine reserve, where fishing is prohibited, sustain ...

In shallow water not far from the Florida Keys’ famed Seven Mile Bridge, a herd of the state’s flamboyantly pink queen conchs is struggling to survive. Warming seas and wild swings in temperature have ...

This article is part of The State of Science, a series featuring science stories from public radio stations across the United States. This story, by Jenny Staletovich, was published in collaboration ...

The rescue mission began with a splash. Flippered and masked snorkelers rolled off a boat anchored near Marathon and into chest-high water. It didn't take long to spot the target. "This is what we're ...