Take a look and listen to the 2016 Key West Conch Shell Blowing Contest on Saturday. It's a more-than-50-year Florida Keys tradition. | The Florida Keys & Key West

136K views · 124 reactions | Sound on for this one, folks. This annual conch-blowing contest, which sees Floridians aim to impress judges with their shell-blowing proficiency, ended in a marriage proposal. Retiree Mary Lou Smith, who won the women’s division contest, agreed to marry fellow ‘conch-honker’ Rick Race – and they celebrated with a duet. | The Guardian | Facebook

15K views · 4.8K reactions | What is a Conch shell?  While shelling in Florida, you can find lots of seashells, but they are not all Conch shells !  So why do people call them conchs in the beach combing community? Watch to learn more  #conchshell #mollusk #seashells #floridashelling #beachcombingfinds #hermitcrabs #ethicalshelling #shelllover #seashelllover #Conch | The Seashell Mermaid | Facebook

1.6K views · 14 reactions | The blowing of the conch shell holds a special significance️ Let Dwight take you on a journey as he explains some of the cultural traditions behind this practice. See this in person on our Adventure Sunset Sail  #ConchShellBlowing #conchshell | Kai Kanani Sailing | Facebook