The Biology and Culture of Pearl Oysters (Bivalvia : Pleriidae)
| Collection Location | Balai Riset Perikanan Laut Jakarta |
| Edition | ICLARM Studies and Reviews 21 |
| Call Number | 594.1 Ger b |
| ISBN/ISSN | 971-8709-27-4 |
| Author(s) | M.H GERVIS and N.A SIMS |
| Subject(s) | Biology Pearl Oysters Indo-Pacific region |
| Classification | 594.1 |
| Series Title | GMD | Text |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | ICLARM |
| Publishing Year | 1992 |
| Publishing Place | Philippines |
| Collation | v.; 42p.; ilus.; tab.; 28 cm |
| Abstract/Notes | Pearl oysters are farmed throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea. The biology and ecology of four pearl oyster species from the family Pteriidae, Pinctada fucata, P.maxima, P margaritifera and Pteria penguin, are reviewed here. The culture techniques used for each of these species is described and the research needs, economics and marketing aspects are discussed. P.margaritifera and P. maxima culture is likely to proliferate throughout the Indo-Pacific region in the next decade and there is also good potential for developing P facuta culture in India and Sri Lanka. The culture of P. Facuta martensii in Japan faces stagnation or reduced profitability unless remedial measures are taken to improve the culture environment and the quality standards imposed on exported pearls. |
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