Doring Bay Abalone
Proudly Produced
In South Africa
FROM SPAWNING TO SHELL
FULL CYCLE OF ABALONE CULTIVATION
The Doring Bay Abalone Farm is a modern enterprise specializing in sustainable abalone cultivation using advanced hatchery, weaning, and RAS technologies to ensure optimal animal welfare and environmental stewardship. We produce premium South African abalone that meets the highest global quality and safety standards.
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Our hatchery is a fully controlled spawning centre where mature abalone are first induced to release eggs and sperm separately—about six hours into the process—and then combined for 12–17 hours to ensure optimal fertilization. Once hatched, the tiny (≈0.25 mm) trochophore larvae are transferred to pelagic rearing bins filled with 1-micron–filtered, UV-sterilized seawater. There, over five days, they subsist on their yolk reserves in a biosecure, meticulously monitored environment that maximizes survival and uniform early growth.
Hatchery
Breeding
Breeding
Hatchery
Mature
Grow-Out Tanks
Our twin seawater-intake pump stations sit at the end of the jetty, lifting up to 500 m³ of fresh Atlantic water per hour straight into our holding tanks 6.6 m above sea level. Each station houses two KSB centrifugal pumps configured duty/stand-by, backed by new 350 mm suction and 315 mm delivery lines that cut friction losses and prevent cavitation. Isolation and non-return valves keep flow uninterrupted, while automatic priming and level sensors safeguard against power or low-flow events. The result is a constant, oxygen-rich water supply that keeps every grow-out tank stable and our abalone thriving.
Processing
Production
After a minimum of five years thriving in our grow-out tanks, each abalone enters an NRCS-approved production facility designed for three premium lines: live, pouched, and dried. Dedicated teams—diligently trained to match the specific requirements of each product—handle the shellfish under strict hygiene protocols. A closed-loop water-purification system supplies crystal-clear, UV-sterilised seawater to every workstation, protecting flavour and texture while minimising stress. From gentle purging and grading to vacuum-sealing or slow, low-temperature drying, every step is benchmarked against international HACCP standards to guarantee freshness, safety, and unrivalled quality.
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Drying
Export
Our state-of-the-art drying suites replicate the gentle ocean breeze inside a fully sealed, HACCP-certified environment. Programmable controllers maintain a tightly regulated temperature-and-humidity profile, while energy-efficient heat-pump dehumidifiers and laminar airflow keep every surface pristine. Stainless-steel racks are fitted with real-time moisture and core-temperature probes, so each abalone leaves the room at its exact target water-activity level. The result is a uniformly golden, nutrient-rich dried product with extended shelf life, clean ocean-sweet flavour, and uncompromising food-safety assurance.
Pouched
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Net weight: 100 g – 140 g per pouch
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Sauce included: each pouch is filled with our rich house abalone sauce
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Packaging: vacuum-sealed for optimal freshness and long shelf life
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Convenience: fully pre-cooked—simply warm or enjoy straight from the pouch
Live
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Truly live: Harvested to order, each abalone is shipped alive and active.
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Export size range: 100 g – 140 g whole weight.
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Fresh on arrival: Chilled, oxygen-rich packaging maintains peak condition from farm to market.
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Certified quality: All handling and export are audited under South Africa’s NRCS standards
Dried
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Premium size: 140 g and larger whole shells.
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Tailored finish: Carefully dried to meet specific moisture and texture preferences of each client—from classic Hong Kong “supreme” dryness to softer chef-selected grades.
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Artisanal process: Slow, temperature-controlled dehydration in our state-of-the-art drying rooms preserves natural umami depth and delicate marbling.
About Doring Bay Abalone
Wild, resilient, community‑powered—in every shell
Nestled on South Africa’s wild Matzikama coastline, three scenic hours north of Cape Town, Doring Bay Abalone turns the cold, kelp‑rich Atlantic swells of Doringbaai into world‑class abalone. Our land‑based tanks draw pristine seawater from a nutrient‑rich upwelling zone that sustains the West Coast’s giant kelp forests, providing the oxygen and nutrients abalone need to thrive.
Our state‑of‑the‑art aquaculture facility nurtures each abalone from hatchery to harvest in flow‑through fibre glass tanks, where they feed on sustainably harvested kelp and balanced diets. After four to six years of careful husbandry, every shell is hand‑graded for export as live, pouched or dried delicacies to discerning Asian markets. Our products captures the unmistakable taste of the West Coast while protecting wild stocks for future generations.
Tel. +27 27 215 1107
427 Quality Street, Doring Bay 8151
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