The harvest of Red Coral in Corsica

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Uploaded by on Jan 6, 2012

(from a Patrick Voillot movie/music: "What Is Life"). The most beautiful red coral of the world lies near Bonifacio, Corsica. One must dive to 70 meters underwater to extract this gem. Extraction is forbiden from 0 to -50 m. The job is risky because of the time needed for decompression. As the species has been harvested for centuries to make jewelry and artwork, its stocks are declining and its population structure is shifting, Many biologists and conservationists are concerned about its future. Torre del Greco near Naples remains the world main center for precious coral jewelry manufacture.

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