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Paua is a species of abalone (Haliotis Iris) It is found only in the sea around New Zealand. A marine mollusk, Paua eat seaweed and cling to rocks at a depth of 1 to 10 metres, mainly along the shoreline. It is the most colourful of all the abalone shells and was traditionally used by Maori to illuminate the eyes of their carvings.Paua jewellery has become increasingly popular. Regarded as a delicacy by many I have tasted it only once and was not impressed :)