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Conch is my favorite. If it helps the sustainability, I can forgo enjoying it for a year or more. That's how much I love it. I always seem to find conch soup (perhaps frozen / in season conch at the time). Is there any hope of finding conch-fritters, curry-conch, ceviche or the other various preparations (January 2024)?
Conch fishing season is closed between...
August 8, 2023 to February 29, 2024.
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Hi. I guess what I meant was what's the deal with conch soup being ever-present regardless of closed season?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bnewb
Businesses breaking the law because tourists keep ordering it, so, DO NOT ORDER IT WHEN IT IS OUT OF SEASON.Quote:
Originally Posted by C.I.A.
Thank you!
Thanks. I wasn't sure if it was Conch harvested in season and then frozen for future use. I think some places claim to do that when lobster isn't in season? I will wait as long as necessary if it is good for the conch population. Long live the Conch!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob
The ban on serving lobster and conch was phased in over the years. I think that last year was the final time that you were able to freeze a two-week supply. But if everyone stops asking for it while it is banned, the restaurants and fishermen will have no reason to have any in stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by C.I.A.
Thanks for the info. My google search indicates conch are in big trouble in the western hemisphere and have been for a long time. I live in the mountains of Appalachia and visit the Caribbean Sea or gulf of Mexico less than once a year. Thus my confusion about why Conch soup is available and not other forms. Thanks for the local knowledge. I will enjoy Squid instead!