Black Abalone (IMAGE) NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Caption A black abalone seen in the intertidal zone of San Nicolas Island, California. Credit Susan Wang/NOAA Fisheries Service Usage Restrictions Please credit photo License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.