In a short article in the Spring 2001 " Times Of the Islands" magazine
of the Turks and Caicos- a television documentary entitled "Conch
Cowboys" was described. The subject was filmed in the Florida Keys and
the Turks and Caicos detailing the natural history,conservation and
cultivation of Strombus gigas. The program aired in July 1999 on
fourteen Florida PBS stations. It also won a "Telly" award . Does anyone
have a tape of this program or can contact your Central Florida PBS
station to find if tapes are available.
Al Wentzel/CenPenn Beachcombers
117 Spring Farm Circle
Carlisle Pa 17013