epa03371177 A member of the Kuwaiti diving team, search for pearls during the 24th Pearl Diving Trip, in Kuwait, 27 August 2012. At least 160 divers aboard nine ships dive for pearl oysters, the trip concluding on 30 August. Pearls (dana), used to be a major contribution to Kuwait’s and the wider Arabian Gulf’s wealth, before oil was discovered in the region. EPA/RAED QUTENA
