Doing so uncorked the longest free-flowing stretch of river in Alabama. The results were dramatic. "The fish came back within hours, and the snails came back within days," says Freeman.

“By protecting this snail, we’re creating a healthier future for humans, too.” Oblong rocksnail photos available for media use with appropriate credit. Credit: Alabama Aquatic Biodiversity Center.

Snails have long-been a vibrant culinary tradition in Lebanese cuisine. But snail farming is also attracting the interest of local entrepreneurs, who see it as a profitable and growing business ...