The Basic Methods of Pearl Farming: A Layman's Manual - CTSA

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Basic Methods of Pearl FarmingPearl sac: the tissue containing the nacre-producing epithelial cells that enclose the developing pearl.The pearl sac develops out of the transplanted piece of mantle tissue (the graft) inserted into the gonadduring grafting. This term may also be used to refer to the extreme end of the gonad where the nucleusis inserted.Speculum: the tool used to open the pearl oyster shell.Spat: juvenile pearl oyster.Spawn, spawning: release of eggs or sperm by the pearl oyster into the water.Page 74
SuppliersSuppliers of aquaculture and pearl farmingsuppliesThe following vendors supply general aquaculture equipment and some sources of specialize pearlproduction items are also listed. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of these vendors, butis merely provided for purposes of information.Pacific Aqua Products Inc2767 Muir RoadCourtenay, B.C.V9N 9A1CanadaTel 250-338-7572Fax 250-338-7579E-mail: inertia@island.netWebsite: www.pacificaquaproducts.comProducts: Spat bags, lantern baskets, pocket panels and other pearling equipment.Fukui North AmericanP.O. Box 119, Islandview DriveGolden Lake, Ontario K0J 1X0CanadaTel 613-625-2544Fax 613-625-2688E-mail: bishopd@renc.igs.netWebsite: www.fukuina.comProducts: Spat bags, lantern baskets, pocket panels and other pearling equipment.Australian NetmakerP.O. Box 291, Hamilton Hill6163 Western AustraliaAustraliaTel (08) 9331 1955Fax (08) 9337 6582E-mail: george@atticamarine.comWebsite: www.attica.iinet.net.auProducts: complete line of pearl farming equipment including pocket panels, longline systems,floats, spat collectors, seeding tools and accessories.Page 75
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CTSA Publication No. 127The Basic M
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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsA
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AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgmentsThe a
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IntroductionIntroductionThe purpose
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A short history of pearl cultureA s
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Benefits of pearl cultureBenefits o
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Basic biology and ecologyBasic biol
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Basic biology and ecologyPearl oyst
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Overview of pearl farmingOverview o
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Determining if pearl farming is pos
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Selecting a siteSelecting a site fo
Page 27 and 28: How to setup the farmHow to setup t
Page 29 and 30: How to setup the farmA word about d
Page 31 and 32: How to setup the farm3. Underwater
Page 33 and 34: Preparing the pearl oysters for han
Page 35 and 36: Guidelines for keeping pearl oyster
Page 37 and 38: General farm managementGeneral farm
Page 39 and 40: Handling and transportHandling and
Page 41 and 42: Handling and transportTransporting
Page 43 and 44: Spat collectionSpat collectionSpat
Page 45 and 46: Spat collectionLeave about 13 in (3
Page 47 and 48: Spat collectionIn the southern hemi
Page 49 and 50: Spat collectionSpat are very sensit
Page 51 and 52: Disease and other causes of deathDi
Page 53 and 54: Disease and other causes of deathOt
Page 55 and 56: Nucleus implantation (grafting)Nucl
Page 57 and 58: Nucleus implantation (grafting)Pear
Page 59 and 60: Nucleus implantation (grafting)Post
Page 61 and 62: HarvestHarvestHarvest pearls when t
Page 63 and 64: Half-pearl (mabe) implantationHalf-
Page 65 and 66: Half-pearl (mabe) implantationFigur
Page 67 and 68: Selling pearls and pearl productsSe
Page 69 and 70: Selling pearls and pearl productsOn
Page 71 and 72: AppendixAppendixBudgets for small a
Page 73 and 74: ($48,145 - $38,713)AppendixTable 2.
Page 75 and 76: Table 5. Costs (for operating farm
Page 77: GlossaryGlossaryBaroque: irregularl
Page 81 and 82: SuppliersAquatic Ecosystems Inc.176
Page 83 and 84: BibliographyBibliographyGeorge, C.D
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