Sea-ear (Noun)
Meaning
An abalone found near the Channel Islands.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Abalone, also known as ear shells or sea-ears, were once abundant in the kelp forests surrounding the Channel Islands.
- The Channel Islands are home to a species of sea-ear prized by diners for its tender flavor and firm texture.
- After a long morning of diving, the diver proudly displayed a large sea-ear he had gathered from the ocean floor.
- Local guidelines limit the number of sea-ears that can be harvested by each diver in the Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary.
- Concerns over sea-ear depletion have led conservationists to propose stricter regulations on commercial and recreational fishing.