Digital Library Search
![Equipment for measuring pearls fish5157.jpg Equipment for measuring pearls](/sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/https/s3.amazonaws.com/s3-east-testmedia-noaa.woc.noaa.gov/dam/Photos/legacy/pl23_fish5157.jpg?itok=ZFYTqbZg)
Description
Equipment for measuring pearls. Japan uses a unique unit of measure whichhas stood the test of time. A pearl is sized in metrics but the necklace ismeasured in inches. (Image credit: Dr. John Supan)
Photographer
Dr. John Supan
Display Date
2000
Location
Toba Pearl Island, Japan
Collection
Fisheries
NOAA Affiliation
Louisiana State University
Keywords
Fisheries
Aquaculture
Pearl Culture