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Technical guidance on pearl hatchery development in the Kingdom of Tonga

Year of publication 1999

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages p.52

Author Ito, M.

Product type Project

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The designations employed and the presentations of material in this publication do not imply the impression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Organization of the United Nations concerning the legal or constitutional status of any country, territory, city or area or its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The Food and Agriculture Organization is greatly indebted to the organizations and individuals who assisted in the implementation of the project by providing information, advice and facilities.

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