CIBJO releases Coral Report!
Coral Commission Special Report looks at research into sustaining and repopulating precious coral reefs The eighth and the final of the CIBJO commissions' Special Reports have been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Coral Commission, headed by Vincenzo Liverino, the report looks at a variety of topics related to precious coral reef sustainability, including government regulation of harvesting, research into methods for repopulating depleted areas, the use of DNA and Blockchain in achieving traceability, and online education. "The industry encourages the enforcement of the current regulations and, as more scientific data on existing [precious coral] populations becomes available, hopes that harvesting and conservation practices be adapted so that resources are better managed, which is in the best interest of not only the ecosystem, but also the trade," writes Mr. Liverino. The special report highlights a number of research projects currently underway in Ja