See the Beautiful and Endangered Red Coral of the Mediterranean | National Geographic

Red coral is the literal foundation of many Mediterranean ecosystems, and provides critical habitat for fish and other marine life. Harvesting by humans, pollution, ocean acidification, and warming waters all threaten the coral, which is now endangered. Efforts are underway to help preserve it, with some jewelry companies refusing to sell coral products, and the Catalan government will enact a decade-long moratorium on fishing starting in 2018. ➡ Subscribe: About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Click here to read more about a red coral discovery in the Mediterranean. See the Beautiful and Endangered Red Coral of the Mediterranean | National Geographic National Geographic