The Queen Conch’s Gambit

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The Queen Conch’s Gambit

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Apr 26, 2022

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by Cynthia Barnett • The first and only queen conch hatchery and nursery run by local fishers is poised for duplication across the Caribbean—but even if conch farming can help ease overfishing, can it survive in warming, storm-lashed seas?
The original story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

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Apr 26, 2022

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