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1998-153
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
Mother-of-pearl (Pinctada maxima) shell: stock evaluation for management and future harvesting in Western Australia
The West Australian Pearling industry is one of Australia’s most valuable aquaculture industries, currently generating around $120 - $160 million annually. The majority of pearl shell used to culture pearls come from the pearling beds in the inshore waters near Broome. The fishery for...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
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