Project Details
Development of Black-Lip Pearl Oyster Farming in Micronesia
November 1, 2001
| Location | Funding | Institution | Principal Investigator(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federated States of Micronesia | $56,528 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | M. Haws |
Component 1
- Objective 1. Comparison of site-specific rates of snail predation for juvenile pearl oysters.
- Objective 2. Reduction of fish-induced juvenile and adult mortality through development and testing of improved net panels.
- Objective 3. Capacity building for a local women’s group in manufacturing of net panels.
- Objective 4. Training and technology transfer.
- Objective 5. Pearl farming economics study
Component 2
- Objective 1. Demonstration and seed supply.
- Objective 2. Training and technical transfer.
Progress Report