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. …

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 …

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 …

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, …

23 hours ago · Abalone is one of the most expensive seafood items in the world due to overfishing and generally scarce supply to begin with, along with regional prestige.

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 are mostly sedentary and exceptionally strong. They cling to rocks while waiting for a piece of kelp to drift nearby. The abalone clamps down on the kelp with its foot and then munches on algae …

The condition of abalone populations is very poor, and it will probably take a long time before abalone populations could support past levels of fishing. Recent reports of abalone or fresh shells washing …

Jul 7, 2023 · Abalone are marine gastropods notable for their distinctive ear-shaped shells, comprised of an exquisitely iridescent inner layer known as nacre, or mother-of-pearl, making them desirable for …

Abalone (from Spanish Abulón) are shellfish, a genus of gastropods. [2][3] Abalone are known by their colorful "pearlescent" inside shell. This is also called ear-shell, ormer in Guernsey, abalone in South …