The vastness of the Persian Gulf meant that fishermen and pearl traders, in order to save their time and money, did not dive anywhere and did this in areas that were famous for the existence of pearls or their abundance
Sometimes pearls, sometimes fish and shrimp, and sometimes oil have added to the economic importance of the Persian Gulf. More than a hundred types of fish are caught in the Persian Gulf, and this problem exists in very few seas in the world. The Pearl of the Persian Gulf, as a very imaginative and practical material in the world of jewelry, is followed and studied by those interested in this field. Many critics believe that Persian Gulf pearls are the best examples of original and natural pearls in the world. The historical background of the Persian Gulf and human interaction with this ecosystem to reach valuable raw materials can be easily traced through historical books.
The quality of pearls in Iran and the Persian Gulf is largely influenced by its special nature. In rare cases, you can see salty and sweet waters and springs next to each other. The nature of the sea has a great influence on the formation and activity rhythm of organisms. The pearl of the Persian Gulf is also formed in the inner shell of molluscs, and if we humans abuse the sea ecosystem or pollute it, this process will face a problem.
Pearl fishing is one of the very old important jobs in the southern coast of Iran, and throughout history, part of the livelihood of the people of this region was always provided by fishing and selling pearls. The vastness of the Persian Gulf meant that fishermen and pearl traders, in order to save their time and money, did not dive anywhere and did this in areas that were famous for the existence of pearls or their abundance. These pearl diving places were called "Mughas" or "Mughas al-Lulu". Among the most famous coves of the Persian Gulf are the surrounding waters of Kish Island.
Until a century ago, the Persian Gulf was considered one of the most important centers of sea urchin fishing. The habitats of Iranian pearls were mostly in the waters around Khark Island, Kish Island, Lawan Island, Qeshm Island, the waters of Shibkoh and Bastane ports around the Bahrain archipelago. Throughout history, Kish Island was very famous for pearl fishing.