Coral trafficking ring exposed on Aegean island: What is red coral used for and how big is the threat?

Euronews reports that authorities have exposed a coral trafficking ring on Skopelos, an Aegean island. Red coral—the Mediterranean's 'red gold,' valued for its rarity and beauty—is being depleted by smugglers who exploit high market prices and inadequate legal protections.

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