Pāua is the Māori name given to four New Zealand species of large edible sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs which belong to the family Haliotidae (in which there is only one genus, …

Nov 22, 2019 · Haliotis iris, or pāua, is a species of abalone exclusively found in New Zealand. They are prized for their bright turquoise shells with an iridescent rainbow sheen. The white …

1 day ago · Paua is the Māori name for a large, edible sea snail found exclusively in the coastal waters of New Zealand, known globally as a species of abalone. This marine gastropod, …

Paua, pronounced ‘Paw uh,’ is the Maori name given to New Zealand’s unique variety of Black Foot Abalone — renowned for its lustrous bluey-green and purple shell colourings.

Jul 26, 2025 · Paua, also known as abalone, is a type of shellfish found primarily in New Zealand and along the coast of southern Australia. This marine mollusk is highly valued for its …

Pāua are unique to New Zealand and highly valued. Find out about pāua, fishing rules, and the status of the fishery. Other name: abalone. Scientific names: Haliotis iris, Haliotis australis. …

Oct 25, 2025 · Read my seafood harvest guide here where I explain how to find, harvest, cook and serve wild paua shellfish as well as mussels and clams from the beach and rocky sea …

The paua (pronounced pa-wa or pah-wah) is a large ormer or abalone, Haliotis iris, found all round the coasts of New Zealand, where it is endemic. The best specimens are said to come …

Pāua are a different story, although their populations seem to be headed, to a lesser degree, in the same general direction. A ki wi icon as much for the gorgeous blue-green-purple shells as …

Aug 12, 2024 · Paua (Haliotis iris) is a remarkable species of edible sea snail known for its striking shell and cultural significance in New Zealand. This marine mollusk, commonly called …