Big-eyed conch snails use vision to jump away from predators

Snails have a reputation for being slow, with poor eyes that can barely see the world around them. But conch snails defy ...
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Florida conchs are in hot water. Can moving them deeper revive a plunging population?

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 ...
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Conch Snails Strangely Have Excellent Eyesight, Which Helps Them Quickly Leap Away From Predators

The ocean is full of surprises, with one of them being the abilities of the big-eyed conch snail. Usually, snails are thought of as slow-moving creatures that have poor eyesight-but conch snails are ...
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Scientists Play Matchmaker for Beloved Sea Snails in the Florida Keys

A researcher holds a juvenile queen conch. Adults can reach up to 12 inches in length. Jennifer Doerr, NOAA SEFSC Galveston via NOAA In the turquoise waters of the Florida Keys, a team of scientists ...