abalone
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A univalve mollusk of the genus Haliotis. The shell is lined with mother-of-pearl, and used for ornamental purposes; the sea-ear. Several large species are found on the coast of California, clinging closely to the rocks.
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Biologically inspired materials could revolutionize materials science. People looking at spider silk and abalone shells are looking for new ways to make materials better, cheaper, and with less toxic byproducts.
According to the ruling, 155 boxes of abalone left the store and 155 were returned, with the only dispute pertaining to the quality of the abalone.
Announced on June 17, the project would move about 100,000 adult breeding Roe’s abalone from the development site to protect the sustainability of the species.
As of early 2008, the wholesale price for abalone meat was approximately US$40.00 per kilogram.
An extensive global black market exists in collecting and exporting abalone meat.
Bags of abalone pried from the rocks are brought to the surface by the diver or by way of "shot line", where the deckhand drops a weighted rope for the catch bag to be connected then retrieved.