pink coral

Rosy marine skeleton

Pink coral refers to coral species that display pink coloration, prized in jewelry and decorative arts.

The term often specifically means *Corallium rubrum* and related species harvested from Mediterranean and Pacific waters.

Pink coral ranges from pale blush to deep salmon: a strand of pink coral beads, pink coral earrings set in gold.

Environmental concerns have led to harvest restrictions in many regions.

Related
  • salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
  • blushFacial reddening from emotion
  • reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
  • oceanMassive saltwater body
  • shellHard outer covering

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color

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Deep-water colonial animal

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preciousness/value

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Expired reef organism

organism type

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Saltwater aquatic plants

kelp · marine algae · sea anemone · algae · sea grass

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