Economic feasibility of small-scale mabé pearl production in Tonga using the winged pearl oyster, Pteria penguin

Mabé pearl culture is an increasingly important rural livelihood in south Pacific countries as it offers a low-cost, low-tech alternative to round pearl culture. Mabé pearl production can be achieved by local people with appropriate training, and the products offer further livelihood opportunities t...

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Main Authors: William Johnston, Sophie E. Gordon, Max Wingfield, Tu’ikolongahau Halafihi, Damian Hine, Paul C. Southgate
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-07-01
Series:Aquaculture Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352513420301113