One of the most resilient species of abalone in California is also one of the most endangered.
By Theodora Mautz, Point Reyes National Seashore Association / National Park Service
Black abalone are endangered marine snails that live in tidepools off the coasts of California and Baja California. Their history is intricately tied to human history in California. To learn more about the science and history behind black abalone, check out these two podcast episodes from The Natural Laboratory at Point Reyes National Seashore.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service