which is responsible for providing oceanographic products and services to all elements of the Department of Defense. It provides the best available knowledge of the maritime battlespace. This includes tailored oceanographic, hydrographic, bathymetric, geophysical and acoustic products and services that aid in safe navigation and effective mission planning.
NAVOCEANO is located at John C. Stennis Space Center in south Mississippi.The regal queen conch shell has long been considered one of the most beautiful types of shells. Growing up to 10 inches (25 cm) in length, the queen conch is one of the largest seashell species in existence. So, this one is among the larger ones
With the combination of their gigantic size and desirable looks, this particular type of shell species is now at threat as they have been overfished for their meat and are popular amongst shell collectors.
Early civilizations found interesting uses for the queen conch, such as a horn for religious ceremonies and ornamentation purposes. For centuries, their lustrous pink shells have also been fashioned into jewelry such as shell bracelets, shell earrings and hair pins.
Scientific Name | Strombidae |
Class | Gastropoda |