Seafood Results
Abalone
Ocean Wise
Variety
Abalone
Haliotis spp.
Method
Farmed
Recirculating aquaculture system (RAS)
Location
International
Overall Rating
Summary
About 15 different species of abalone are grown for aquaculture worldwide. Abalone from Australia, China, Mexico, and Chile are imported into the US among other countries. Abalone are produced either in closed systems or in sea ranches. The abalone produced in closed systems and sea ranching are Ocean Wise recommended. There are still some concerns associated with sea ranching which include habitat damage from the clearing of ranching sites. Closed system production of abalone does not cause significant habitat damage. There is a moderate risk of escape as abalone are broadscale spawners and release large numbers of eggs to the ecosystem. Disease transmission from farmed to wild abalone can occur, although the industry is well-regulated and consistent monitoring of potential outbreaks occurs.
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Ocean Wise
Variety
Abalone
Haliotis spp.
Method
Farmed
Sea ranching
Location
Worldwide
Overall Rating
Summary
About 15 different species of abalone are grown for aquaculture worldwide. Abalone from Australia, China, Mexico, and Chile are imported into the US amongst other countries. Abalone are produced either in closed systems or in sea ranches. The abalone produced in closed systems and sea ranching are Ocean Wise recommended. There are still some concerns associated with sea ranching which include habitat damage from the clearing of ranching sites. Closed system production of abalone does not cause significant habitat damage. There is a moderate risk of escape as abalone are broadscale spawners and release large numbers of eggs to the ecosystem. Disease transmission from farmed to wild abalone can occur, although the industry is well-regulated and consistent monitoring of potential outbreaks occurs.
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- Sea ranching
Ocean Wise
Eco-Certification:
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Western Australia Abalone Fishery
Variety
Abalone
Haliotis laevigata, Haliotis conicopora, Haliotis roel
Method
Hand harvest
Location
Western Australia
Eco-Certification
Western Australia Abalone Fishery
Summary
Ocean Wise recommends some Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries, but not all. Learn more about how the MSC certification was bench-marked to Ocean Wise.