Fighting Conch

Florida Fighting conch. Many Floridians pass this shell over because they are so common, but many would not pass this one because of the purple lip (a genetic variation), so pretty and not very common. **#purple #fightingconch #conch #shells #floridashells #naturesbeauty #unusual #hues #beachcombing #perfectfind #shell #seashells #beaches #islands #coastalvibes #vacation #hobbies #collect Video taken by Team Member Capt Colt | Reel Kind Fishing and Tours

I’m not sure exactly what this Florida Fighting Conch is truly doing, but I think he was bunkered up, preparing to survive out of the water for the low tide and he changed his mind and he’s coming out now to try and pull himself to the nearest water because it may have been too long that he’s been exposed so he’s starting to get uncomfortable. Since they are herbivores we know he’s isn’t feeding, but boy isn’t he cute! This is why low tide shelling is so beneficial, your chances of seeing life o