--- title: Where Can Red Coral Be Found? description: We offer for sale rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and any other jewellery set with genuine designer black pearls. url: https://www.poemotu.com/en/blog-tahitian-pearls-poemotu-en/where-to-find-red-coral.html --- # Where Can Red Coral Be Found? Where Can Red Coral Be Found? ## 1 January 2025 **Red coral** (Corallium rubrum) is a valuable species mainly found in certain marine areas of the **Mediterranean basin** and the **Northeast Atlantic**. It is renowned for its deep red hue and rarity. Here are the main regions where it is found: 1. **Mediterranean**: **Red coral** is mostly known for its presence in the **Mediterranean Sea**, where it grows at depths ranging from 10 to 300 metres, often on rocky substrates. - **French coast**: In **Provence**, **Corsica**, and sometimes along the **Var** and **Marseille coasts**. - **Italy**: The **Sardinian** and **Sicilian coasts** are famous for their historical exploitation of **red coral**. - **Spain**: The **Baleares**, especially around **Majorca** and **Ibiza**. - **Tunisia** and **Algeria**: These regions also host colonies of **red coral**, although their exploitation is limited. 2. **Northeast Atlantic**: Some areas of the Atlantic near the Moroccan and Portuguese coasts, particularly around the **Canary Islands** and **Madeira**, harbour **red coral colonies**, but in lesser quantities compared to the Mediterranean. 3. **Other types of red corals worldwide**: Beyond "Corallium rubrum", other related red coral species (like Corallium japonicum) are present: - **Pacific Ocean**: Along the **Japanese coasts**, particularly in the deep waters around the **Ryukyu Islands**. - **Indian Ocean**: Around the **Maldives** and the **Seychelles**, where related red corals can be found, although they are often protected. **A fragile environment**: Red coral grows very slowly, at a rate of about 1 mm per year, making it particularly vulnerable to overexploitation. Regulations are now stringent to protect this organism and its habitats. In the Mediterranean, for instance, no-take zones are established to promote its regeneration. If you're looking for red coral for **jewellery** or items, always prioritise **responsible sources** and those adhering to current **environmental standards**. [![](https://www.poemotu.com/media/yootheme/cache/9e/ou%20trouve%20ton%20les%20plus%20belles%20perles%20de%20Tahiti%20-9e2f6425.png) 15 June 2026 ### Where Can You Find the Most Beautiful Tahitian Pearls? Read the article](https://www.poemotu.com/en/blog-tahitian-pearls-poemotu-en/where-find-best-tahiti-pearls) [![Offer a Pearl, Offer an Island: 5 Reasons to Choose a Tahitian Pearl for Christmas](https://www.poemotu.com/media/yootheme/cache/ba/5-raisons-de-choisir-une-perle-de-tahiti-pour-noel--ba80b311.png) 07 August 2025 ### Offer a Pearl, Offer an Island: 5 Reasons to Choose a Tahitian Pearl for Christmas Read the article](https://www.poemotu.com/en/blog-tahitian-pearls-poemotu-en/gift-a-pearl-gift-an-island-5-reasons-to-choose-a-tahiti-pearl-for-christmas) [![](https://www.poemotu.com/media/yootheme/cache/31/idees-pour-faire-un-noel-tahitien-311cf955.png) 07 August 2025 ### Christmas in the Islands: When Pearls Replace Snow Read the article](https://www.poemotu.com/en/blog-tahitian-pearls-poemotu-en/island-christmas-pearls-instead-of-snow) [![](https://www.poemotu.com/media/yootheme/cache/15/heiva-i-tahiti-danse-tahitienne-15bb0bbd.png) 23 July 2025 ### Heiva i Tahiti: the soul of Polynesia in dance, music, and tradition Read the article](https://www.poemotu.com/en/blog-tahitian-pearls-poemotu-en/heiva-tahiti-polynesian-spirit-dance-music-tradition) [![](https://www.poemotu.com/media/yootheme/cache/27/perle-tahiti-bracelet-homme-27cdab4b.png) 23 June 2025 ### Why Do Men Wear Tahitian Pearl Bracelets? Read the article](https://www.poemotu.com/en/blog-tahitian-pearls-poemotu-en/why-men-wear-tahiti-pearl-bracelets)