Blacklip Abalone graze on seagrass leaves and algae growing on rocks, their diet is dominated by red algae. They are preyed upon by crabs, starfish, stingrays, wobbegong sharks and possibly rock lobsters. Also known as Brownlip Abalone. State regulations set bag limits and minimum size limits for abalone caught by recreational fishers. In Western Australia abalone may only be taken by divers using snorkelling gear.
Abalone is an important commercial fishery.
Experimental aquaculture is being tested in Tasmania, South Australia and Victoria.