Tsunami Disaster
Many customers have asked us if the recent Tsunami disaster in the Indian Ocean has effected any of the pearl production areas. So here is a breakdown of areas in this region and the effect of the Tsunami on their pearl production:The Bay of Bengal: Myanmar (Burma) did feel the effects of the Tsunami, and the pearl farms in this area did sustain damage. Pearl production will probably be effected for the next couple of years. However, since Myanmar's government is a closed military system, it will be diffucult to learn about the full extent of the damage.
Indonesia: The Indonesian Cultured Pearl Association (ASBUMI) has stated that none of their associated pearl farms have been effected. Fortunately, all of Indonesia's pearl farms are located on the eastern islands.
China and Japan: These areas were not effected.
By: The Pearl Outlet
posted by The Pearl Hunter @ 3:13 PM
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