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The Process of Cultivating Pearls: More Than Just Luck
44:22 - 51:42 (07:20)
The pearl industry often views oysters as just a machine to produce pearls, as they are dumped into large piles and left to rot, covering them from predators.
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Pearls come in various shapes, from misshapen and teardrop shaped to rice pearls.
44:22 - 46:57 (02:35)
Summary
Pearls come in various shapes, from misshapen and teardrop shaped to rice pearls. An example of a non-spherical pearl is a Baroque pearl.
ChapterThe Process of Cultivating Pearls: More Than Just Luck
EpisodePearls: Second Best Thing About Oysters
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Pearl culturing process takes 10-18 months, and only half of the oysters survive.
46:57 - 48:55 (01:58)
Summary
Pearl culturing process takes 10-18 months, and only half of the oysters survive. The pearls are produced only in 5% of the oysters and 90% of the profit comes from high-quality pearls.
ChapterThe Process of Cultivating Pearls: More Than Just Luck
EpisodePearls: Second Best Thing About Oysters
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The process for mass producing oysters involves covering them in piles and letting them rot, however, they may not be fully dead and could still be in the process of dying when consumed.
48:55 - 50:17 (01:22)
Summary
The process for mass producing oysters involves covering them in piles and letting them rot, however, they may not be fully dead and could still be in the process of dying when consumed.
ChapterThe Process of Cultivating Pearls: More Than Just Luck
EpisodePearls: Second Best Thing About Oysters
PodcastStuff You Should Know
While the pearl farming industry is morally questionable according to PETA, it provides an avenue for sustainable economic growth and ecological benefits such as cleaning water.
50:17 - 51:42 (01:25)
Summary
While the pearl farming industry is morally questionable according to PETA, it provides an avenue for sustainable economic growth and ecological benefits such as cleaning water. The industry must be regulated to ensure it does not negatively impact local ecosystems.