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The beaches of Northern California can be treasure troves for keen-eyed visitors. Surrounded by grass-covered cliffs and dramatic rocky outcrops, walkers can often find seashells, driftwood and other ...

New projections show the North Coast red abalone fishery is likely to remain closed for decades, with the best scenario calling for a limited, lottery based opening in 11 years. Fish and Wildlife ...

Wild abalone populations have plummeted by 90% across their range, with even protected areas like the Betty’s Bay Marine Protected Area reduced to a mere 1% of their pristine levels. As South Africa’s ...

Marieke Norton has previously received funding from the South African National Research Foundation through the Research Chair in Marine Ecology and Fisheries, as well as the SeaChange Fund, also NRF.

Cape Town — Environmental Affairs Minister Mohammed Valli Moosa has announced an increase in the fine for abalone poaching from R40 000 to R800 000. The fine is expected to have a significant ...