1.   Radio reports in New Zealand said black pearl farms in Manihiki had been extensively damaged by high seas caused by the cyclone.

2.   For the adventurous, anintroductory scuba diving course and a tour of a working pearl farm areincluded.

3.   Several small Pacific Island countries have asked France and French Polynesia for technical help in founding pearl farms.

4.   It already hosts several small resorts, ranging from modest beach picnic grounds to a plush converted pearl farm, all attracting growing crowds of fun-seekers.