Abalone, the remarkable history and uncertain future of California's iconic shellfish - Livestream

Prized for their iridescent shells and delectable meat, abalone have a long and rich cultural history in California; but with increasing stresses to marine ecosystems today, these unique mollusks now face enormous challenges. Join award-winning author Ann Vileisis for a deep dive into the environmental history of abalone, based on her recent book Abalone: the remarkable history and uncertain future of California’s iconic shellfish. Her presentation explores the history of fisheries, marine science, cuisine, and more, including an update on exciting efforts to restore some of the most endangered species of abalone.

Speaker: Ann Vileisis, Author

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