The world’s abalone are threatened, endangered or otherwise vulnerable in nearly every corner of the planet. While captive breeding efforts are underway for some species, these giant sea snails are ...

LA JOLLALA JOLLA — As white abalone slip toward extinction in the wild, scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s fisheries service are racing to breed enough in laboratories ...

The earrings are only a couple of inches long, but the masterfully carved salmon look like they’ve leaped from the water to whisper in the wearer’s ear. Their glowing red hues and iridescent ...

If you've ever tried abalone, you've experienced a seafood delicacy that's becoming increasingly rare in the United States. All seven species native to the West Coast — red, white, black, green, pink, ...

When it comes to restorative summer foods, abalone is a must. Summer abalone has less collagen, making its flesh tender, and is rich in fats and amino acids, giving it an excellent flavor. Abalone is ...

A diver died over the weekend during an abalone excursion with friends off the coast of Mendocino County, authorities said. Steve Nguyen, a 58-year-old Oakland resident, was searching for abalone for ...