(1) (a) The proceeds from sale of abalone went back to the Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF).
(b) (i) and (ii) The proceeds in all cases were utilised to fund the MLRF initiatives which included Research, Compliance, Aquaculture and Resource Management, all which embodies the overarching managing of resources as mandated within the context of the MLRA policies.
(2) All proceeds were audited by the Auditor General (AG) and included and reported within context of Annual Report.