Abalone Chonamara Teoranta

Abalone Chonamara Teoranta is a specialist aquaculture company situated on the rugged western shoreline of County Galway, where the Atlantic Ocean meets Galway Bay. The firm is wholly dedicated to the cultivation of premium Japanese Ezo abalone (Haliotis discus hannai), rearing the shellfish from hatchery to maturity in a state-of-the-art on-shore facility that combines pristine sea water, abundant native seaweed (Palmeria palmata and Laminaria) and advanced recirculation technology.

The company's core offering is live, organic Ezo abalone for export to discerning markets worldwide. By maintaining a controlled, clean-water environment and leveraging the natural resources of the Connemara coast, Abalone Chonamara delivers a product that is both sustainably farmed and of the highest culinary quality. Founded and led by marine-biology expert Cindy O'Brien, the team brings over two decades of aquaculture experience to ensure consistent supply and superior product standards for chefs, retailers and gourmet consumers alike.