Prized for its beautiful pink shell and nutritious meat, the queen conch is deeply rooted in the way of life of communities throughout the Caribbean. These queens have been roaming the sea for centuries keeping seagrass meadows healthy with their grazing. Throughout the decades there has been a significant decline in conch populations from intensive fishing and habitat degradation. Megan will share with you how she fell in love with the queen conch and why the FAU Harbor Branch Queen Conch Lab projects are important for the longevity of the species. You will also learn about how the FAU Harbor Branch Queen Conch Lab team works with partners across the Caribbean on community-based conservation aquaculture projects to raise the queen conch for restoration in small-scale hatcheries that include stationary and mobile labs.