Marine gem (5)

I believe the answer is:

pearl

(Other definitions for pearl that I've seen before include "See 12" , "Small type" , "Gem; size of type" , "Precious gem" , "Lustrous globule prized as a gem" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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