The island is renowned for its black pearls and there are pearl farms dotted around the lagoon.
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One of the Survivor: Cook Islands tribes was named Manihiki, but was dissolved soon after its formation.
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There is good fishing in the open waters beyond the reef, including catches of Yellow-fin Tuna and Flying fish.
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On August 9, 1889 the island was proclaimed a British protectorate by Commander A. C. Clarke, captain of the HMS Espiegle.
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Ten MPs are elected from constituencies on the main island of Rarotonga, three each from the islands of Aitutaki and Mangaia, two from Atiu, and one each from the islands of Manihiki, Mauke, Mitiaro, Penrhyn, Pukapuka and Rakahanga.