Since 1992, Pinto Abalone populations have declined over 92%. This species had deep cultural and ecological significance to PNW environments, and is critical to maintaining aquatic environments, inlcuding kelp beds.

Today, we speak to Eileen Bates from Puget Sound Restoration Fund and Kathleen Sowul from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to learn about the collaborative efforts to save this keystone species.

Side note: the smashing of urchins is unadvised. Even if you really want to. Please drop those hammers.

To learn more about Puget Sound Restoration Fund, visit their website:https://restorationfund.org/

To learn more about WDFW: https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/species/haliotis-kamtschatkana

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