Alan Kohn wrote:
> In response to Greg Curry's question, yes. Several records exist of Conus
> floridanus (whose correct name is C. anabathrum Crosse), dredged off west
> Florida between Egmont Key and Key West in 130-200m. The deepest I have
> seen
> is 207 m (690 ft.).
>
> Alan

Just be aware that, as they were dredged, they (or any other living
things) may not be there again for years, depending on the intensity of
dredging at the site. One sand dredged site that I have spent some time
on was virtually sterile for four years, and eight years later is pretty
sad.

m

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