Strombus costatus, the milk conch, is a gastropod that can be found in Caribbean habitats. Due to its diet of algae, it is mainly found in shallow habitats: seagrass meadows, sand beds, and algal flats. S. costatus' life cycle involves metamorphosis from a pelagic veliger to a growing benthic snail in a period of only 30 days. During the summer, these snails gather in large groups to spawn. Unfortunately, this species is highly sought after commercially, and its population numbers are beginning to reflect this demand. As a result, scientists are working to discover alternative ways to meet the commercial demand. Bermuda helps in the effort by enforcing laws protecting this species.