Winter storms strike the coast, wreaking havoc on the catch rate.

Rookie crew and the veterans are desperate to get their catch rates back on track but the best laid plans go awry.

Rookie divers are chomping at the bit to prove themselves but the seasoned pros aren't about to hand over their pay packet to any young kid hungry to leave his mark.

Wild abalone stocks are extinct in some parts of the world and the South Australian Coast is one of the final frontiers. Protecting this prized delicacy is key.