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, …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

A traditional abalone steak is prepared by dusting the pounded abalone with flour or breadcrumbs and frying it quickly in oil or butter. Thirty seconds on each side is all that is necessary and the abalone …

Apr 30, 2022 · Abalone is a popular choice of seafood —a shellfish to be precise—that lives in cold coastal waters around the world. Biologically, abalone is a mollusk belonging to the Gastropoda …