Highlights from the 59th Conch Shell Blowing Contest, better known as "The Conch Honk," held March 4, 2023 in Key West. The men’s division winner was Brian Cardis of Macon, Georgia, who tooted an excerpt from Jimmy Buffett’s hit, “Fins.” Carol Whiteley of Ontario, Canada, blew a long sturdy blast on her shell to take the women’s division title. The quirky contest is staged each year at the Oldest House & Gardens Key West by the Old Island Restoration Foundation. #keywest #floridakeys #jimmybuffe

Where do these conch shells live? ⬇️ . A few months ago, I explored the beautiful Florida Keys and what made me the happiest was seeing all of living Queen conchs ! 💕 . These mollusks have been bounced between the thereated and endangered species list. Just a few years ago, scientists predicted they only have another ten years before they become extinct. . This is due to over-harvest for consumption mainly through tourism and lack of strict regulation. Thankfully, in the Florida keys, it is ill