Tour· Katiu· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Katiu Pearl Farms
16° 26.0′ S · 144° 20.0′ W · approximate
Katiu has one of the busiest pearl lagoons in the area: 23 farmers on 138 ha in 2024. Cruisers have helped farmers dive their oyster lines and shared lobster brunches with them.
Practical
Approximate: representative mid-lagoon point; farm locations change. Commune sheet (July 2024): 23 pearl farmers, 138.3 ha and 340 collecting stations. Migration (May 2009) met farmers Calixte and Tania, scuba-dived the oyster lines and learned the whole process. Ask in the village who welcomes visitors, and give buoy lines a wide berth: lines can be just below the surface.
Best for
Learning how Tahitian black pearls are grown
Nearby
- Katiu Lagoon Rules: Pearl Farms and Sea Cucumbers0.8 NM away
- Katiu East Finger Anchorage3.3 NM away
- Katiu East End Beach3.4 NM away
- Katiu Village Anchorage (Hitianau)5.1 NM away
- Katiu Pass Jetty (Pakata Pass)5.4 NM away
- Hitianau Church (Katiu)5.5 NM away
- Katiu Pass Snorkel5.5 NM away
- Katiu Post Office and Health Post5.5 NM away