California Extends Abalone Harvesting Ban Until 2036

California extends abalone harvesting ban until 2036

The California Fish and Game Commission has extended the ban on abalone harvesting in Northern California until 2036 due to declining red abalone populations and environmental challenges.

California bans abalone harvesting until 2036, in blow for divers

California Extends Red Abalone Fishing Ban For Another 10 Years

The California Fish and Game Commission voted Thursday to extend the closure of the recreational red abalone fishery for another decade, keeping the ban in place until April 2036. The fishery has been closed since 2018, when the commission shut it down in response to a dramatic population decline along Northern California’s coastline, prompting regulators to enact what was initially intended to be a temporary ban. State regulators said the main …

Why This Seafood Delicacy Is Banned From Harvest In California Until 2036

California has access to an abundance of seafood, but that access will be restricted for this seafood delicacy until 2036. Here's what to expect.