Fishery-independent Surveys of Queen Conch in St. Croix 2010-2011
We examined queen conch populations on the northeastern coast of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, using a radial survey sampling technique with sample sites stratified by depth, habitat type, and management regime, encompassing both open and closed fishing areas.  We completed 503 radial surveys and located 4773 conch, …