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Broome Pearling History

1997
Where do pearls come from? Do they really grow in oysters? The pearling industry in Australia has been around since the mid 1800s. Read about the history of pearling and its ebbs and flows right up to today's emphasis on marketing cultured pearls. Learn more about early pearl divers, who they were and what they wore. Or just dive into a quiz, crossword puzzle, or word sleuth, or download a pearling picture to color.