English Name: Coral
Scientifc Name: Antipatharia spp., Heliopora coerulea, Milleporidae spp.
General information:
Blue, black, organ-pipe, stony, fire and lace coral are protected in most Pacific Islands. These coral are often the most sought after for jewellery and ornamental purposes. These commodities are all listed on CITES, but Pacific nations differ in their restrictions and regulations, particularly those that are not signatories to CITES.
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