🐚 What is an Abalone? 🌊 Abalone are marine gastropod mollusks belonging to the family Haliotidae. Known for their iridescent shells and prized meat, they inhabit rocky coastal waters worldwide. There are 56 recognized species, including the red abalone (Haliotis rufescens), green abalone (Haliotis fulgens), and New Zealand’s pāua (Haliotis iris).   ✨ Physical Characteristics…