msc-foundation-scavenger-hunt-2024-Queen-Conch

SCAVANGER HUNT

QUEEN CONCH

STROMBUS GIGAS

CONSERVATION STATUS: Threatened

DESCRIPTION:

The Queen Conch is a large marine snail that can live to over 30 years, and takes around 5 years before they can reproduce. In the environment, they are an important part of the “clean-up crew”, removing detritus and other organic matter from the seafloor.

In The Bahamas, they are regarded as an important source of protein, and are considered so culturally significant, they feature on The Bahamian Coat of Arms!

KEYWORD:

SCAVANGER HUNT

QUEEN CONCH

STROMBUS GIGAS

YOUR NEXT CLUE:

Amongst the sights, a hue so bright, a building with a glow, a pink delight. Where visitors gather to learn and explore, knowledge awaits behind this colorful door.

In the heart of nature, this center stands tall, your next clue awaits near its walls.

CLUE:

Seek the pink building where knowledge blooms, to your next step in this journey, follow the clues!