Our abalone
Our tiger abalone is named for the distinctive tiger-stripe pattern along its frill. Raised from greenlip abalone and blacklip abalone family lines, the tiger has a distinctive jade and irridescent mother of pearl shell.
Its pearl-coloured meat has a sweet, mild flavour profile, a delicate, oceanic umami and a tender, succulent texture.
Raised with care by a dedicated team at Port Fairy, on Victoria’s southwest coast, the quality of our tiger abalone is a result of 30 years of innovation, refinement and experience, from divers and marine scientists working together to deliver an exceptional Australian product for chefs and seafood lovers alike.
Abalone farming is a slow yet rewarding endeavor, with each abalone taking at least three years to reach commercial size. At our land-based operation, our tiger abalone thrive in a controlled environment where the seawater temperature profile is just right for their optimal growth.
We are proud to produce our abalone from nursery stock spawned on our farm, for a consistent range of sizes year-round. When the abalone are just 5 days old, they are placed into nursery tanks, where they graze on natural algae. This diet is essential for their rapid growth during the early stages. By 6 months old, the juvenile abalone are moved into weaning tanks and start transitioning to a grain-based pellet diet. After another year, they are transferred to final growing tanks. Throughout their growth, the abalone are graded and counted to ensure they have the best growing conditions.
Tiger abalone prefer to stay in a dark environment due to their nocturnal nature. In the wild, they would hide under seaweed and rocks to avoid predators. To replicate this natural habitat, we operate in darkened sheds and use head torches to minimise stress and avoid exposing them to daylight.
Our tanks are designed with high flows of fresh seawater, circulating day and night to maintain ideal conditions. To keep the tanks clean, we utilise water waves that flush out any waste. The abalone are fed specially formulated diets that meet their protein requirements at every stage of their life cycle.
Unlike wild-caught abalone, which is subject to seasonal limitations and environmental conditions, our land-based abalone farm offers the unique advantage of year-round harvesting. This consistent availability allows us to cater to diverse market demands without the constraints of abalone fishing seasons.
At our farm, we meticulously raise abalone in a controlled environment, ensuring optimal growth conditions throughout the year. This approach enables us to harvest abalone of various sizes, ranging from 30g to 200g, providing a wide selection to meet different culinary preferences and market needs.
While easing pressure on wild abalone stocks, we ensure a steady supply of premium-quality abalone, whether you’re looking for smaller, delicate options or larger, more substantial sizes. Our sustainable farming practices not only support the environment but also ensure that our abalone maintain the highest standards of quality and freshness.
Our tiger abalone is named for the distinctive tiger-stripe pattern along its frill. Raised from greenlip abalone and blacklip abalone family lines, the tiger has a distinctive jade and irridescent mother of pearl shell.
Its pearl-coloured meat has a sweet, mild flavour profile, a delicate, oceanic umami and a tender, succulent texture.
Raised with care by a dedicated team at Port Fairy, on Victoria’s southwest coast, the quality of our tiger abalone is a result of 30 years of innovation, refinement and experience, from divers and marine scientists working together to deliver an exceptional Australian product for chefs and seafood lovers alike.
Abalone farming is a slow yet rewarding endeavor, with each abalone taking at least three years to reach commercial size. At our land-based operation, our tiger abalone thrive in a controlled environment where the seawater temperature profile is just right for their optimal growth.
We are proud to produce our abalone from nursery stock spawned on our farm, for a consistent range of sizes year-round. When the abalone are just 5 days old, they are placed into nursery tanks, where they graze on natural algae. This diet is essential for their rapid growth during the early stages. By 6 months old, the juvenile abalone are moved into weaning tanks and start transitioning to a grain-based pellet diet. After another year, they are transferred to final growing tanks. Throughout their growth, the abalone are graded and counted to ensure they have the best growing conditions.
Tiger abalone prefer to stay in a dark environment due to their nocturnal nature. In the wild, they would hide under seaweed and rocks to avoid predators. To replicate this natural habitat, we operate in darkened sheds and use head torches to minimise stress and avoid exposing them to daylight.
Our tanks are designed with high flows of fresh seawater, circulating day and night to maintain ideal conditions. To keep the tanks clean, we utilise water waves that flush out any waste. The abalone are fed specially formulated diets that meet their protein requirements at every stage of their life cycle.
Unlike wild-caught abalone, which is subject to seasonal limitations and environmental conditions, our land-based abalone farm offers the unique advantage of year-round harvesting. This consistent availability allows us to cater to diverse market demands without the constraints of abalone fishing seasons.
At our farm, we meticulously raise abalone in a controlled environment, ensuring optimal growth conditions throughout the year. This approach enables us to harvest abalone of various sizes, ranging from 30g to 200g, providing a wide selection to meet different culinary preferences and market needs.
While easing pressure on wild abalone stocks, we ensure a steady supply of premium-quality abalone, whether you’re looking for smaller, delicate options or larger, more substantial sizes. Our sustainable farming practices not only support the environment but also ensure that our abalone maintain the highest standards of quality and freshness.