The development of the fresh water pearl farms and the more recent sea farm venture are important steps in the diversification of island economy.
澎湖業者開發的淺海養珠法初步告捷，只能算走出了一小步；要使品質穩定、產量增加，還得續作鍥而不捨的努力。淡水珠適合食用、擦用，海水珠適作飾物