This book is a report submitted to the Government of Ceylon on the pearl oyster fisheries of the Gulf of Manaar. It covers the research conducted by the Royal Society (Great Britain) on the biology and ecology of the pearl oyster and the potential for sustainable harvesting of the oysters. The report also includes discussions of the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of the industry. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and current state of pearl oyster fisheries in the region.

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