EPISODE 7 –
Story: Willie Creek Pearls – A Day in the Life of a Pearl Diver
Episode: 7
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Air Date: 25th of September
Join Trevor for a day in the life of a pearl diver and learn what it takes to create the famous Australian South Sea Pearl.
- Willie Creek Pearls have mastered the technique of creating the perfect cultured South Sea Pearl.
- Trevor takes a dive and joins the team for an exclusive day in the life of a pearl diver at the famous Willie Creek Pearls.
- The transfer of seeded oyster shells from the technician’s lab to their new home in the ocean is carefully managed and an intricate operation.
- Once settled in their new home, the oyster frames require turning every few days to ensure that the nacre flows evenly over the implanted seed.
- The team face dangerous hazards such as sharks, crocodiles, and even poisonous jellyfish to care for the pearls.
- Peek into this unique lifestyle where the ocean floor is your office!
For more information:
www.williecreekpearls.com.au
