jshepherd
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There is a fun video in this article.
www.euronews.com
Thousands of years ago pearls were Qatar's first major export commodity. But the industry suffered badly in the last century when it faced competition from Japanese oyster farms.
Despite this, natural pearls retain their place as a premium product at the top end of the jewellery market. And in the waters off Qatar, hardy divers can still be found going out in search of nature's treasure.
Diving for pearls: from Qatari seabeds to glittering display cases
Pearls were Qatar's first major export commodity. And despite competition from oyster farms, divers still go in search of nature's treasures
Thousands of years ago pearls were Qatar's first major export commodity. But the industry suffered badly in the last century when it faced competition from Japanese oyster farms.
Despite this, natural pearls retain their place as a premium product at the top end of the jewellery market. And in the waters off Qatar, hardy divers can still be found going out in search of nature's treasure.
