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Maybe an omission (typo) from the original text of Elizabeth Strack (she wrote the introduction...). The distribution as per FAO (Kent Carpenter & Volker H. Niem) is indeed Western Pacific and adjacent areas of the eastern Indian Ocean, from Cocos (keelin) Islands to eastern Polynesia: north...

In addition to Laurent's answer consider the following: from The Pearl Oyster edited by Paul Southgate, John Lucas poe mean pearl pipi is used for bivalves.

"It looks like lace! It is very thorough! We do not see it anywhere else! "The visitors of the exposition" I love you ", which runs until February 14 at the Assembly of French Polynesia have been seduced by the creations of the artist Manutea D., from Tahiti but currently living in the...

An article by Mireille Loubet Friday, February 8, 2013 at 16:05. PAPEETE, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. While this new MES* was largely negated by professionals pearl before its creation, the TPC (Tahiti Pearl Consortium) is born on Friday morning, a deliberation of elected territorial assembly (28...

This is an old article most likely written as a blog after a farm visit, posted here for your perusal. You can tell a lot about a man by his shoes. They can tell you about where he?s been, his personality, his economic status, his hobbies, his sense of style, and a host of other interesting...

Ali Alsaloom is excited about the new venture, Abu Dhabi Pearl Journey, which is a 45 minute to one hour journey sailing on a traditional dhow, experiencing arabic snacks and opening oysters to find a pearl. The boat departs from the marina next to the Intercontinental Hotel in Abu Dhabi...

Check this thread.

An article by By Leonard Ho - Posted Feb 01, 2013 06:40 PM Why should we care isn't part of the article, but my point of view. The variation of balance in the ecosystem (any ecosystem) in favor of one species isn't good news for the whole biome, if the population of Acanthaster planci increases...

I don't know why but I love that thread...;) "to ask or not to ask... that is the question..."

Poe Tahiti invites you, for the preview of the exposition of "Tahitian pearls Jewelry Special Valentine" Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 14 am to 18 pm. 98716 PIRAE - TAHITI On this occasion, Benjamin and Amelia DUGUE, Poe Tahiti Co designers will present their first creations. There will...

By Intan Tanjung, Contributor, Bali, February 03 2013, 1:35 PM As an archipelago, Indonesia is home to many ethnic groups whose culture and heritage are reflected on their rich jewelry designs. Jewelry has a long history. Usually worn as a body adornment, jewelry is a testament to skill that...

Quite a contrast with the story from China, as seen here.

An article by Jessica Hon February 1, 2013 7:02 PM Everyone loves pearls. Coco Chanel did and so did Vermeer. Here?s the perfect party to be dripping in Mikimoto. On Saturday, February 9, 2013, join ArtPoint in Golden Gate Park as we transform the de Young into an ultra-chic Dutch-inspired...

The macrobenthos were classified into Polychaeta, Bivalvia, Gastropoda , Crustacea and ichtyoid. Immediately after construction, gastropoda and crustacea were the dominant species. After four months, the abundance of macrobenthos increased significantly to four times that of pre-construction and...

An article by Osamu Matsuda and Hideki Kokubu on July 27, 2012 From north to south, the long coastline of Japan cultivates diverse local lifestyles reflecting unique geographic conditions. People live in harmony with the sea by combining their traditional wisdom with scientific knowledge. These...

Very nice!

We are indeed on the same page. I do agree completely with the anecdote as I experienced it as well with Pinctada, now I am here referring to the periostracum loosing it's flexibility and density as the desiccation takes place. I also experienced bundo pearls (made of prismatic layer) altered by...

Hi Dave, excuse in advance my lack of knowledge but could it be possible by any chance that we are here referring to the periostracum instead of the conchiolin? The primastic layers has high flexibility while in the water and will crack when dried, is this what those pearls are made of? We refer...

Article by Dita Ajani, Contributor, Jakarta February 03 2013, 2:48 PM As a timeless fashion accessory, beautiful gemstone jewelry has brightened-up the lives of women from all walks of life. But before starting your own stunning bijouterie collection, it would be best to sharpen your gemstone...

An Article by Laurent E. Cartier and Saleem H. Ali on January 23, 2013 China is the largest producer of cultured pearls in the world. But pearl farmers are now raising questions about their future as they are facing increasing ecological problems and are being excluded from industrialization...