I watch Mike Radon in action. He holds the shell in one hand, and a gentle push with a blunt tool is enough for the mollusc to be pried from the shell. It is fascinating to watch the gastropod called ...

Depletion of abalone (paua) stocks in Asia has driven a lucrative export market from New Zealand Abalone are marine snails much sought after for their meat in Asia, and also for their decorative ...