Bluewater Shell

Mother of Pearl

A pearl boat from above, long lines trailing through deep blue water
A diver in the water beside the boat, holding a shell bag
A diver on deck at dusk, shell bag in hand
The pearl boat at sunset, crew silhouetted on deck
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A diver climbing the ladder back aboard

Our story

I dive for the shell.

I’m Matilda. I dive from the boat for pearl shell, which we use for mother of pearl. Over the side, shell in the bag, then back up the ladder. I make jewellery from it as well. It’s quiet work, and I’m glad to do it.