Bahrain to Sell Natural Pearl Diving Licenses
Basra pearl from Persian Gulf
A very interesting development in Bahrain.
In 2017, Bahrain, which is a nation that is committed
to preserving its pearling heritage, announced the
granting of new pearl fishing licenses within its waters.
Minister Abdulla Khalaf stated that the issuance
of pearl diving licenses for individuals and diving
centres will require applicants to attend a pearl diving
workshop which will be held by the Supreme Council of
Environment, following initial registration.
Read entire article here: http://www.cibjo.org/congress2017/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CIBJO-Special-Report-2017-Pearl.pdf
See my nice selection of Basra pearls from Persian Gulf here.