Pinto abalone found in the Strait of Juan de Fuca!
During fall 2025 dives, the Clallam MRC and Puget Sound Restoration Fund found pinto abalone! The Clallam Marine Resources Committee is conducting a comprehensive survey initiative to assess the status of endangered pinto abalone in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. By gathering population data through dive surveys, we aim to inform restoration priorities for this critical species. Several adult abalone were found in the Port Angeles subregion in 2025, and possible habitat was identified for future restoration outplanting of juvenile abalone.
