Report looks to the future of precious coral

The World Jewellery Confederation took a deep dive into the issues surrounding precious coral in its most recent report Covering everything from harvesting regulations and repopulation to blockchain and industry education, the Coral Commission Special Report explores challenges and opportunities related to the sustainability of this resource In the document, Coral Commission head Vincenzo Liverino notes the protection of precious coral will only benefit the planet and the jewellery supply chain.

In Japan, the Precious Coral Protection and Development Association and Kuroshio Biological Research Foundation have grown small coral branches in controlled conditions in tanks before attaching them to reef-growing blocks 100 m underwater Growth rates are strong, and the coral is achieving a 99 per cent survival rate The report also touches on an educational course on coral that will run at the upcoming CIBJO Congress.

"They too have a primary role to play in raising general awareness about precious coral and the sustainability of harvested gem materials within the trade." . Source