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11 Aug 2010 03:56 AEST
Carli
From Hunter Gatherer
Hi John, you are right that abalone from any source contributes to demand, and as we have seen with whaling and tuna the demand for threatened ocean species continues despite public outcry. Farming abalone, as I mentioned in the article, may go some way to arresting the threat of AVG to the entire species and, I hope, contribute to maintaining its existence into the future.

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09 Aug 2010 02:35 AEST
John
From Melbourne
Serendipity or hypocrisy to see recipes for abalone following an article on their endangered status and the depletion of wild stocks due to overfishing and the AVG? Aquaculture does not always satiate the enormous asian appetite for the shellfish; it also stimulates it, leading to more illegal collecting and overfishing of local populations. Why pay when you can poach? Abalone are an integral member of Australia's temperate marine ecology, not just an epicurean resource.

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03 Aug 2010 09:26 AEST
Portia Scott
From Bowral
How sad that our obsession with this beautiful food has led to such mass depletion. I have always dreamed of one day eating abalone but unless we move to protect this endangered species I and future generations will never have the opportunity to do so. Thank you Carli for alerting us to this appalling situation.

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03 Aug 2010 02:56 AEST
Winston
From Canberra
Living in Canberra abalone isn't readily available but I have had it in Sydney and overseas - mainly as sashimi. It is a fantastic alternative to fish and the stir fry recipe sounds great. Now to find someone that stocks it locally!

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