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If they were to hold a worldwide abalone race, who would win? Could we bet safely on the Red Abalone to place well ahead of other varieties? Or would their size drag them down as other slimmer, sleeker versions pulled into the lead? It's possible that they could pull it out with sheer muscle, as they have the highest meat to shell ratio of any other species. What they might lack in aerodynamics they could make up for with sheer brute force.

Why has there never been such a contest? Whether Red Abalone might win or not is beside the point. Isn't anyone curious as to the possible competitive nature of not only Red Abalone, but of all species of abalone? People race frogs, crabs, even fleas, why not abalone? Abalone races could incorporate educational workshops and provide a gathering place for disseminating information regarding the protection of their habitat and general abalone conservation. Of course, it may take a day or two before any detectable movement is made to indicate whether it is the Red Abalone or their Black-lipped cousin who is the swiftest of the lot, but what the heck - make it a sleepover camp-out event!