A pearl is found in an oyster farmed off the coast of Tai Po. Picture: David Wong A pearl is found in an oyster farmed off the coast of Tai Po. Picture: David Wong
A pearl is found in an oyster farmed off the coast of Tai Po. Picture: David Wong
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Pearl farming in Hong Kong: enthusiasts restock oyster beds in city waters to revive a 1,000-year-old industry

Fledgling marine industry seeking to profit from scientific methods and cutting-edge identification technology

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Sarah Lazarus
Sarah Lazarus

Updated: 7:50am, 15 Feb, 2018

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A pearl is found in an oyster farmed off the coast of Tai Po. Picture: David Wong A pearl is found in an oyster farmed off the coast of Tai Po. Picture: David Wong
A pearl is found in an oyster farmed off the coast of Tai Po. Picture: David Wong
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