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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 10, 2026 · 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 …

Abalone produce pearls by secreting a shell over parasites or irritating particles of gravel that lodge in their flesh. Some abalone farmers, hoping to harvest pearls at a later date, are now …

Nov 7, 2024 · Abalone shells, renowned for their iridescent beauty and durability, are marine mollusk shells primarily found in cold coastal waters worldwide, especially along the coasts of …

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 …

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 …

Jan 10, 2026 · Dozens of greedy fishers were fined during the second session of the abalone fishing season on Saturday.