Our Operations

Atlas Pearls commenced farming in 1993 with its’ first farm located in Kupang - East Nusa Tenggara and has since gone on to establish a total of 8 farming sites. These locations stretch from the national parks of East Java and as far east as Alyui Bay, Raja Ampat.

Multiple farming sites enables the company to focus on different stages of the pearling process in different areas based on the strengths and weaknesses of each environment.

Oysters can be moved from hatchery operations at one location to other sites better suited to grow out. The distribution of oysters across multiple sites also helps to mitigate unavoidable environmental events such as earthquakes, changes in water temperatures and disease.

  • Alor

    The Alor Archipelago, renowned for its stunning diving spots and water-based recreational activities, provides an ideal environment for nurturing our oysters in some of the most pristine waters of the East Nusatangara area. 

    A notable CSR activity our team has recently undertaken in this area was a language and culture book drive. The initiative aimed to promote traditional culture and preserve Alorese indigenous languages, which, like many languages in Indonesia, are rapidly disappearing as modern education shifts to Bahasa Indonesia.  

  • Alyui

    The Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat lies in the Coral Triangle, stretching from the Philippines to Timor to Papua New Guinea and is known as the most biodiverse marine habitat on earth.

    Consisting of four main islands together with thousands of smaller islands, the Atlas Pearl farm is located closest to the Waigeo island.

    The Alyui farm was launched in 1997 with 15 staff sharing tents set-up in the jungle but quickly became a self-sustaining hatchery to harvest pearling hub.

    You can visit our Alyui farm site for a full educational tour and showroom experience. Contact us via email for more information: alyui@atlaspearls.com.au

  • BanyuBiru

    Located in the pristine national parklands of East Java, Banyu Biru is our most westerly farm site. This secluded oasis is little known to tourists and is a haven where local monkeys outnumber the human inhabitants.

  • Lembata

    Of the Solor Archipelago, Lembata is the largest island, forming its own regency along with several smaller surrounding islands. The coastline of Lembata is stunningly carved with bays and peninsulas, and its geography is most notably defined by a spine of extinct and active volcanoes running through its centre.

    The Lembata farm, home to one of our two oyster hatcheries, is vital to our operations, serving as a nurturing environment for juvenile oyster development. Here, we meticulously care for the oysters, ensuring they grow in optimal conditions. This facility not only supports the health and growth of the oysters but also plays a vital role in maintaining the sustainability and quality of our pearl production. 

  • North Bali

    Our Atlas Pearls farm site can be found close to the capital city Singaraja, the Buleleng region of North Bali, a short three-hour drive from Denpasar.

    Established in 2011, the North Bali farm site is home to one of Atlas Pearl’s hatcheries and plays a critical role in overall operations. Here a team of experts run a dedicated selective breeding program and R&D centre ensuring the on-going production of Pinctada maxima oysters and the ability for the company to continue to operate using non-extractive processes.

    You can visit our North Bali farm site for a full educational tour and showroom experience. Contact us via email for more information: northbali@atlaspearls.com.au

  • Pungu

    Pulau Pungu (meaning Island in Bahasa), forms part of the Flores Archipelago and is located 20 minutes away from Labuan Bajo, a growing tourism destination tagged as the ‘next Bali’. Once a small fishing village, Labuan Bajo is now a bustling center of tourism.

    Labuan Bajo is easily accessible and the launching point for trips to Komodo and Rinca Island, home to the famous Komodo dragons.

    You can visit our Pungu farm site for a full educational tour and showroom experience. Contact us via email for more information: pungu@atlaspearls.com.au

  • West Lembata

    West Lembata is one of 8 locations where we farm our oysters for many years until the time comes to harvest. This location is valued not only for the pearls produced there but also for its commitment to CSR activities in the area. We are dedicated to fostering positive change through initiatives such as an English teaching program, which empowers the local community by enhancing educational opportunities. 

  • Sumba

    Sumba, also known as the 'quiet alternative to Bali', is an island located directly south of Flores in eastern Indonesia. Approximately 11,000 square kilometres the island is roughly twice the size of the island of Bali but home to one sixth of the same population.

    The island of Sumba is where wild horses roam the beaches, the surf breaks are legendary and tradition remains everywhere.

    The island doesn't boast shopping malls or other high density tourism offerings, instead priding itself on quality and connection to community. This is a destination that is stepping carefully and considerately into sustainable tourisim.