The flesh of abalone is widely considered to be a delicacy, and is consumed raw or cooked by a variety of cuisines. Abalone are globally distributed, with approximately 70 known species alive today. …

Jun 4, 2024 · Abalone, scientifically part of the Haliotis family of sea snails, is a marine gastropod mollusk that has earned a distinguished place in the world of seafood, revered for both its exquisite …

Abalone, a name that evokes images of iridescent shells and succulent seafood, is more than just a culinary delicacy. It represents a complex intersection of biology, economics, cultural significance, …

Nov 28, 2025 · abalone, any of several marine snails, constituting the genus Haliotis and family Haliotidae in the subclass Prosobranchia (class Gastropoda), in which the shell has a row of holes …

Aug 8, 2022 · Abalone (ab-ah-LOW-nee) is a large marine gastropod mollusk. The large sea snail is most often found in the cold waters of New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Japan, and the west …

Dec 11, 2025 · California wildlife officials have extended a ban on abalone harvesting in Northern California until 2036 for environmental reasons. It’s a contentious issue, and divers are torn.

Abalone are marine mollusks, large sea snails often called “sea ears” due to their flattened shell. They have been part of human experience for thousands of years, valued for their visual qualities and …

Dec 12, 2025 · The California Fish and Game Commission has extended the ban on abalone harvesting in Northern California until 2036 due to declining red abalone populations and environmental …

6 days ago · On Dec. 11, the California Fish and Game Commission voted to extend the closure of the recreational red abalone fishery for another decade, keeping the ban in place until April 2036.

The abalone is a particular mollusk that ‘inhabits' a fascinating mother-of-pearl shell, with a shape similar to an ear. Although it is not so well known to most, the abalone populates coasts that go from …