What is Abalone? Discovering the Ocean's Hidden Gem Abalone (pronounced ab-ah-LOW-nee) is one of the ocean's most prized treasures—a marine mollusk that has captivated divers, chefs, and jewelers for centuries. These remarkable sea snails, belonging to the genus Haliotis , cling to rocky underwater surfaces and hide a secret: their shells contain some of nature's most stunning iridescent mother-of-pearl. With over 100 species found in cold coastal waters worldwide, abalone represents both a culinary delicacy and a valuable natural resource. But overharvesting and environmental challenges have transformed this once-abundant creature into a rare and expensive treasure. Abalone: The hidden Treasure Where Do Abalone Live? Habitat and Distribution Global Abalone Locations Abalone species inhabit coastal waters across the globe, with major populations in: Pacific Coast of North America : Red abalone, black abalone, and white abalone along California's coastline Australia : ...
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