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Looks at the success of Eyris blue pearls farming in Akaroa Harbour, New Zealand. Variety of seaweeds used as feed for the paua; Remarks from David Evans, a farm manager at Eyris, about management of the farm; Qualities and design of blue pearls; Price of the blue pearls.

This article reports that for well known Australian fish producer, Marine Harvest International, providing a floating cage system that could withstand predator onslought like crocodiles and tiger sharks, meant the introduction of heavy steel mesh as the predator barrier net. Marine Harvest called cyclone mooring specialists Australian Commercial Marine, who supply Superay anchors and specialised mooring systems. The Superay is a drag embedment anchor with exceptional holding power in sand to muddy bottom conditions. Another compelling feature, especially relevant in the case of remote area operators such as Marine Harvest and the many aquaculture companies using Superay including pearl farms, is the anchor's unique ability to be packed flat for transportation and assembled in minutes on site, ready for immediate deployment.

This article reports that Fremantle, Western Australia-based M.G. Kailis Pty. Ltd., in their role of boat builder rather than major fishing company, tuna farmer or pearl producer, have delivered a nine metre aluminium work boat to Arafura Pearls of the Northern Territory. Simplicity is the keynote of the vessel, the hull itself is little more than a buoyant platform, with everything else sitting on top rather than within. Ease of maintenance is the reason for the lack of tanks, engine bay and internal plumbing systems. The intention is to require no on-board maintenance beyond the most basic checks and top-ups.