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What makes abalone so expensive

Abalone is one of the most expensive seafood items in the world, but what makes this gastropod so sought-after? These are the ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

This seashell could be California’s next state symbol

A bill before the Legislature would select the black abalone as California’s official seashell. Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters ...
Times of San Diego

Endangered Black Abalone Poised to Become California’s Next State Symbol

California has 44 state symbols, including a state folk dance, dinosaur and mushroom. But Assemblymember Diane Dixon says we need another — an official state seashell. And she says the shell of the ...
The Bellingham Herald

Can a Salish Sea snail return from the brink of extinction? Whatcom scientists, tribe hope so

A marine snail on the brink of extinction is getting help from Whatcom researchers and the Lummi Nation as Washington expands restoration efforts for the pinto abalone. The pinto abalone is the only ...