Abalone, a highly nutritious and delicious seafood, has been a luxury dish due to its scarcity. Found in the family Haliotidae and the genus Haliotis, it is commonly found in Vietnam's islands like Co To, Ha Long, Con Dao, and Phu Quoc. Traditionally, it has been consumed fresh or dried, and is now sold at high prices due to overexploitation of the natural source. In 2017, a commercial abalone farming project was launched in Phu Quy, where the seaweed available on the island is used as food for the abalone, providing a sustainable source of this premium seafood.