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The Magic Conch
The conch is one of the fastest growing marine snails and feed on algae. The conch's shell grows in a spiral with ridges for protection and stabilization. They are considered adults after about 4 year and as the mantle (body) matures. Conchs are an important part of Bimini's economy as many of the islanders eat the snail as a snack or a meal. The species is not endangered in the Caribbean as a whole, but is commercially threatened in areas due to overfishing.
The Magic Conch
The conch is one of the fastest growing marine snails and feed on algae. The conch's shell grows in a spiral with ridges for protection and stabilization. They are considered adults after about 4 year and as the mantle (body) matures. Conchs are an important part of Bimini's economy as many of the islanders eat the snail as a snack or a meal. The species is not endangered in the Caribbean as a whole, but is commercially threatened in areas due to overfishing.