The following information includes a brief summary of what is known about the harvest, trade, and
population status of Corallium. This is followed by an overview of recent activities undertaken to
conserve these species through CITES, and the rationale for technical workshops on Corallium.
The effort has greatly improved our understanding of deep-sea corals and sponges off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington, particularly within na
In 2023, a series of expeditions will help NOAA and partners to better understand the diversity and extent of ecologically important seafloor communities in
A multiyear, international study is using innovative technology to shed light on what red corals need to reproduce and sustain their populations, and how the