The black abalone (Haliotis cracherodii), a type of marine snail, is one of seven abalone species that occurs along the western coast of North America, ranging from just north of San Francisco to ...

In a historic race against extinction for one species, the white abalone (Haliotis sorenseni) was given a second chance at survival. In an exciting and groundbreaking conservation project, 3,200 of ...

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

How do you save a struggling sea species on the brink of extinction? When it comes to endangered white abalone, marine scientists are hoping “human helper” efforts will provide the necessary lifeline.

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 ...

Abalone are near extinction, but UC Davis researchers think they can help turn that around with the help of an old medical tool used in hospitals for decades: ultrasounds. At the UC Davis Marine ...

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 ...

The black abalone (Haliotis cracherodii), a type of marine snail, is one of seven abalone species that occurs along the western coast of North America, ranging from just north of San Francisco to ...

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 ...