Scientists measure extent of recovery for critically endangered black abalone
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 - 11:40
in Biology & Nature
One critically endangered species of smooth-shelled abalone is making a comeback in certain parts of its range along the California coast. To better understand the extent of black abalone recovery, a collaborative scientific team is turning to archeological sites on the Channel Islands. Their findings suggest that while the recent ecological rebound is encouraging, there's still work to do before the black abalone should be considered fully recovered.