Abalone Withering Syndrome, Morro Bay National Estuary Program
Another challenge facing abalone is withering syndrome. This disease, which is more prevalent in warmer waters like in Southern California, prevents them from producing digestive enzymes. Photograph courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. https://www.fws.gov/faq/imagefaq.html
Abalone Withering Syndrome, Morro Bay National Estuary Program