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Researching responsible pearl farming

Pearl farming has the potential to offer unique opportunities in terms of livelihoods and marine conservation in the Pacific region. This research project is examining how the marine cultured pearl supply chain and consumers could further support these positive environmental and socio-economic benefits and promote responsible pearl farming. We are working in collaboration with pearl farmers and other partners in Switzerland, Japan, the US and the Pacific region. This website aims to inform about different pearl types, ecological and socio-economic dimensions of pearl farming and to share resources and findings on these themes.

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Coral reefs and pearl farming 

 

Cultured pearl farms are often located in zones with sensitive coral reef ecosystems. Coral reefs play an important role in the life cycle of pearl oysters. 

 

 

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Creating a cultured pearl

 

Creating a cultured pearl takes considerable time, patience and skill. First discovered a century ago, the techniques used to induce cultured pearl growth are still being refined to achieve even higher qualities of pearl harvests. 

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Pearl farming worldwide

 

Marine and freshwater cultured pearls are produced in a number of countries worldwide. Since the emergence of cultured pearl farming in Japan in the early decades of the 20th century a number of countries have developed cultured pearl industries. 

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