Pearl oysters are totally reliant on the sea environment for their survival. To this end, Atlas takes its role as an ocean custodian extremely seriously.

Committed to best environmental practice, the Atlas pearl farms have supported the work of international conservation groups. In Bali, Atlas has actively assisted in coral reef and mangrove rehabilitation work and shore erosion. The Company has developed an extensive recycling venture with half the proceeds going to a staff loan facility.

In 2007, Atlas supervised the building of a dedicated conservation ship. The “Kalabia” will be supporting the work of Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy in Raja Ampat, now considered to be the most bio-diverse marine habitat left on the planet. Ocean patrols established by Atlas has led to the cessation of fish bombing and poisoning on reefs within the Company’s influence.

The credentials of Atlas south sea pearl have been backed by Conservation International’s Senior Advisor, Dr Mark Erdmaan, who says:

“In my professional opinion, pearl farming is the most environmentally-friendly marine resource industry that I've encountered in sixteen years' experience in marine conservation. This is particularly true in the case of Atlas south sea pearl, which sets a very high standard for corporate responsibility both with respect to the environment and the welfare of the indigenous communities in proximity to their operations. In our conservation program in Raja Ampat, Papua, Atlas south sea pearl has been a trusted and exceedingly helpful conservation partner and has provided invaluable in-kind support to activities ranging from patrols to conservation research to environmental education for local schoolchildren.”