Production and grow-out of the black-lip pearl oyster Pinctada margaritifera


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Black-lip pearl oysters (Pinctada margaritifera) are widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, where they have traditionally been used for food, ornaments, jewellery, tools and fish hooks. However, the major benefits of black-lip pearl oysters today come from their use in the culture of "black" pearls.

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Aquaculture Asia 8(1): 5-7 [open access]

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2003

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Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA)

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