An abalone receiving an ultrasound at UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory
An abalone receiving an ultrasound at UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory

Ultrasound used to determine if abalone about to reproduce

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, are using ultrasound to find out whether abalone are ready to reproduce.

This non-invasive, no-contact method is kinder than the normal method of getting the info, which involves having to pry them off the surface they are suctioned upon.