Kudos to guests Linda and David P. from Frederick, WI for spotting these five beautiful horse conch shells during their recent visit to Ocean’s Reach. As annual guests for the past five years, they’ve learned to save extra space in their luggage for the trip home!
The horse conch (Triplofusus giganteus), also known as the giant band shell, has been Florida’s official state shell since 1969. This shell is native to the marine waters around Florida and can grow to a length of twenty-four inches, making it the largest snail in American waters.
