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Miami Herald
Miami Herald
National
Alexander Lugo

How a mollusk found in the Florida Keys can put you in jail

MIAMI — Florida’s marine life attracts people from all over the world — but what happens if someone gets too comfortable with the state’s natural wonders?

Florida has strictly enforced laws in place to protect wildlife. Last week, for instance, a tourist visiting from Houston was accused of taking eight queen conch from their habitats in the Florida Keys. He was arrested and taken to jail.

Yet again, restaurants serve conch on the menu.

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