Pearl Diving Flashcards
How are pearls formed?
They are formed when a parasite enters an oyster soft body. As a defense mechanism, the oyster releases a substance called nacre, after a few years it turns into a pearl.
Who is a Saib?
He is responsible to pull the diver back to the surface
Who is a Nahham?
A singer who sings traditional songs to motivate the divers.
List the importance of pearl diving in the UAE in the past?
Provided income and employment to the UAE
What is the oldest evidence of pearling? What is the artifact?
It is 7000 years old, and it is a pearl necklace.
Why was the diving season limited?
It was limited from April to September because the water was too cold in the rest of the months.
At what age did boys start diving?
At the age of 12
Why did you think men stopped at the age of 50?
They’re sight and hearing were not that good
They could not hold their breath for long
List three dangers of pearling?
Drowning
The pressure of the water making you deaf
Sea creatures attacking you
