All Conch Shell's GONE :(

[California Girl]

Hmmmm.... I'll have to think about that one. I'd be more likely to plant a fern in it though. LOL!

[Gromit]

Thanks so much Hugo for your research and sharing this info.

I certainly hope that the Park Service contineus to evaluate these situations and come up with sound policies for all.

[sherban]

OK, I more-or-less have the scoop for you.... it was the National Park that removed them, and although it was a typical case of overkill, their motives were commendable.

Thanks Hugo...it's a shame to loose a cool "feature" like that but if it helps restore nature...so be it.

[Exit Zero]

If you go to www.wunderground.com - enter 00801 zip code -click on the radar image -use your cursor to make a blue box around STJ and east - let it load the micro radar view - and press animate map --- you can watch the rain roll in -- real time.
I use it all the time to track squalls or choose a beach.

[Exit Zero]

Wrong thread!!! sorry! - useful tool however.

[nothintolose]

Hey, I have a question (probably should know the answer but don't), can conch move to different shells and take up residence in them like hermit crabs? If so, would putting them back in the water be a possiblity?

[cptnkirk]

Hugo you the man Thanks for the info
nothintolose 99.99% sure that can't be done

[hugo]

Nothintolose--

Nope, the conch are attached, can't come out without getting killed.
I'll tell you about the plight of the land hermit crabs (we call them soldier crabs here) and their lack of whelk shells some other time....