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Abalone

Abalone are shellfish haveing only one shell, unlike bivalves such as clams that consist of two shells. Wild abalone appear in many different varieties. Most abalone live in shallow waters and grow slowly. The inner shell of abalone, has an iridescent green, blue, or pink sheen, and is a source of mother-of-pearl. The red, pink, green, white and black abalone are the most important because of their size and abundance.

Conch

Conch common name for certain marine gastropod mollusks having a heavy, spiral shell. Conch meat has a mild, sweet clam-like flavor, but is extremely tough and must be tenderized befor cooking.

Gooseneck Barnacles

Gooseneck barnacles are Marine crustaceans. Barnacles attach themselves to submerged surfaces such as rocks, ship bottoms, wharves, pilings and even whales and large fish. The brown shell of the gooseneck is not hard like other species of barnacle, but rather more like a strong, leathery skin that surrounds a pinkish-white, fleshy tubelike neck (the edible portion). The flavor of barnacles is compared variously to that of crab, lobster or shrimp.

Periwinkles

Periwinkles are sometimes called marine snails these are probably the most common animals found on the shore or in tidal pools. Their shells may be dark brown to shades of orange or red with many interesting patterns.

Pico Roco Barnacles	Giant Chilean pico roco barnacles are very similar to the Gooseneck barnacles, and the flavor of the barnacles is similar to that of crab, lobster or shrimp.
Urchins	Sea urchins are members of a large group of marine invertebrates that also include starfish, and sea cucumbers. The purple sea urchin, which has relatively short spines, is usually light purple or lavender in color. Sea urchin roe is primarily sold fresh rather than frozen. Sea Urchin Roe is prized by gourmets for its rich, creamy flavor.

Whelks

The North Atlantic Whelk, features a thick, spiral shell, which is about 3 to 6 inches in length.

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