Report on a Queensland Pearl Industry Workshop 1994

The cited report describes the outcomes of a Pearl Industry Workshop which was held on 22-23 June 1994, at the Thursday Island College of TAFE. This workshop was part of a DPI Queensland Project funded by AFMA, and aimed to improve the efficiency of the Torres Strait and East Coast Pearl Fishery and benefit Torres Strait Communities by examining research and management options. The project and workshop objectives were to:* facilitate discussion between pearl farmers and government agencies 1994 Queensland Pearl Industry Workshop* collate and communicate research on pre-farm handling techniques and on farm management.* provide a forum for discussion of hatchery technology, fisheries management options, licensing arrangements, seeding and marketing.* establish the research needs of the industry. Refer to the cited report:Golden S, Turnbull C and Coles R. eds. (1994) Developing the Torres Strait and Queensland East Coast Pearl Industry. 1994 Industry Workshop. 22-23 June, Torres Strait. Conference and Workshop Series QC94006. Queensland Department of Primary Industries, Brisbane, Australia. 50pp.