The Black Pearl Farms on Manihiki Island is one of the most iconic attractions in the Cook Islands. There are about 43 small islands on the island, surrounding a 9-kilometer-deep lagoon, forming an ideal environment for pearl cultivation. Local residents have been engaged in black pearl cultivation for generations, and visitors can visit the pearl cultivation process and learn about the entire process from collecting mother-of-pearl to harvesting pearls. These pearls are famous for their unique luster and color, and are an important economic pillar and cultural symbol of Manihiki Island.