CRACK (conch)

[Rob]

Hi. I guess what I meant was what's the deal with conch soup being ever-present regardless of closed season?

Businesses breaking the law because tourists keep ordering it, so, DO NOT ORDER IT WHEN IT IS OUT OF SEASON.

Thank you!

[C.I.A.]

Businesses breaking the law because tourists keep ordering it, so, DO NOT ORDER IT WHEN IT IS OUT OF SEASON.

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!

[Rob]

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!

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.

[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!