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Conch Harvest - Billions of Conch Are Raised & Harvested This Way - Pearl Processing Did you know that conch farms can harvest billions of oysters each season and bring in millions of dollars in profits? This is a highly valuable trade in many parts of the world because of its high profits. If you don't believe it, join me in watching this video to see how conch farms operate to make such a profit. This species of snail is quite large and is found in Florida, the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean. The shell is beautifully ornate, so the conch is a rare and highly economically valuable sea snail. This is also known by other names as queen snail, pearl eye snail. Conch breeds all year round. May and June are the times when fishermen can catch the most conch. They are an important food source for sharks, turtles and other creatures. In particular, conch shells have high economic value, the most expensive of all types of conch. Conch shells are used in the mosaic industry and making other fine arts items.