An abalone shell is made of thousands of layers of "tiles" made of calcium carbonate (more commonly known as chalk). A key to the strength of the abalone shell is a protein adhesive that binds to the ...

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

Sliced top shell abalone on cabbage with lemon and hot sauce. At left is abalone as it appears immediately after being removed from the can. 1 (16-ounce) can top shell, also called abalone-like ...

One critically endangered species of smooth-shelled abalone is making a comeback in certain parts of its range along the California coast. To better understand the extent of black abalone recovery, a ...