Highly valued for its edible muscular foot and mother-of-pearl shell, the pinto abalone has declined significantly in recent decades and faces extinction unless it'ss protected — and soon — under the ...

DESCRIPTION: White abalone are ocean-dwelling mollusks with a thin, oval shell that is red or brown on the outside and a variety of iridescent colors, particularly white and pink, inside. They grow to ...

In the hands of skilled artisans, thinly sliced abalone shells are carefully inlaid into wood to create exquisite, nature-inspired designs. The iridescent hues of the shells shine through, creating ...