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Two seafood processing workers in protective gear meticulously prepare abalone for packaging at an aquaculture facility in Victoria's Barwon South West Region. The woman and man working as seafood processors carefully handle the fresh abalone shells on stainless steel work surfaces, with precision scales nearby for accurate portioning. Their hygienic setup with hair nets, masks, and aprons demonstrates the professional standards required in commercial seafood processing operations, highlighting the region's thriving abalone aquaculture industry.
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