HUMAN IMPACT ON QUEEN CONCH POPULATION DENSITY

Author

• Shelbey Rogers

Date of Award

2019

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Moore, Jon

Abstract

Queen Conch, Lobatus gigas, is considered a threatened species that is native to the Caribbean and Gulf region, including South Florida. This thesis examines Queen Conch population density as affected by human activity in several areas along Florida’s East coast. Areas that are heavily trafficked by humans have shown a sharp decline in Queen Conch presence. Spot surveys were completed by the author in Tequesta, Boca, and Deerfield Beach. Community surveys published by Florida Fish and Wildlife were completed in The Florida Keys. Results showed a decrease in Queen Conch population numbers in areas heavily trafficked by humans.

Comments

Includes bibliography.

Recommended Citation

Rogers, Shelbey, "HUMAN IMPACT ON QUEEN CONCH POPULATION DENSITY" (2019). Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2010 - 2019. 446.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_honors_2/446

Extent

24 p.

Identifier

FAUHT00098