Rising temperatures shut down some conchs’ impulse to reproduce. So scientists are ferrying them to colonies in deeper, cooler waters. Helping queen conchs mate in the Florida Keys | WLRN ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission scientists are moving Florida conchs from hot, shallow water to cooler spots to help them mate and increase population of threatened species.

Moving the conchs may not solve the problem long-term. The Florida Keys, and South Florida in general, are areas of concern for scientists in terms of ocean temperature.

The state’s flamboyantly pink queen conchs are not having enough sex. Warming seas and wild swings in temperature have shut down their reproductive impulses. To help them get in the mood ...