California's Legislature considers making the black abalone the state's official seashell.

California's Legislature considers making the black abalone the state's official seashell, representing resilience to climate change and honoring its history with Native American tribes. The bill has faced no opposition, with the Assembly passing it 72-0 in April; the Senate could vote as early as Thursday to send Assembly Bill 2504 to Governor Gavin Newsom for consideration.

June 13, 2024
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