Currents of the Shellbound Lore

WASTED on Instagram: "😭 A conch is a type of large marine snail known for its distinctively spiral-shaped shell. These shells, often vibrant in color and elegantly curved, are produced by sea snails belonging to the family *Strombidae*, with the queen conch being one of the most well-known species. Conches inhabit warm, shallow waters—especially in the Caribbean—and play an important ecological role by grazing on algae and contributing to the balance of marine ecosystems. Their shells, once vac