- Homepage
- The Environment
- Actualités
- Monaco Scientific Centre–Chanel Precious Coral Biology Research Unit
Monaco Scientific Centre–Chanel Precious Coral Biology Research Unit
Monaco Scientific Centre and CHANEL have signed a partnership agreement to create a Precious Coral Biology Research Unit. The goal is to develop fundamental research programmes to improve our understanding of some key red coral life processes in order to protect the species.
Mindful of the need to protect the oceans, CHANEL Jewellery is committed to conservation of the Mediterranean red coral used in jewellery and is teaming up with Monaco Scientific Centre to create the Precious Coral Biology Research Unit. Chanel is keen to pursue sustainable development and environmental protection initiatives that are consistent with its business.
Mediterranean red coral is an iconic material which has been used to make jewellery since antiquity. It is distinguished from tropical corals by its characteristic red hue and very slow growth, which is why it is considered to be so valuable.
Having been exploited for a long time, red coral is now a natural treasure of the Mediterranean that must be protected. The scientific partnership between Monaco Scientific Centre and CHANEL is part of this effort.
Launched in 2019 for a six-year period, the scientific programme seeks to gain a better understanding of Mediterranean red coral’s growth and colour mechanisms, and to study innovative solutions that will help to conserve the species. The results of the research will be published so that they are available to all interested stakeholders.
Autres actualités du thème
![Arbres Club Allemand - Céline Caron-Dagioni et Wilma Lämmle dévoilent une plaque commémorative en mémoire d’Eugen Lämmle à l’occasion de la plantation d’arbres-bouteille ©DR Arbres Club Allemand - Céline Caron-Dagioni et Wilma Lämmle dévoilent une plaque commémorative en mémoire d’Eugen Lämmle à l’occasion de la plantation d’arbres-bouteille ©DR](/var/monaco/storage/images/media/presse/images-et-galeries/arbres-club-allemand/6025379-1-fre-FR/Arbres-Club-Allemand_otherNews.jpg)
The International German Club supports the National Biodiversity Strategy
![Tour de France 2009 - Tour de France 2009 © Direction de la Communication Tour de France 2009 - Tour de France 2009 © Direction de la Communication](/var/monaco/storage/images/media/presse/images-et-galeries/tour-de-france-2009/6024918-1-fre-FR/Tour-de-France-2009_otherNews.jpg)
Tour de France 2024: what traffic arrangements will be in place for the Monaco-Nice stage?
- The latest news of the Responsible Trading and Responsible Restaurant Certifications
- A guide to banning single-use plastic bags: A bag for life
- Guide to responsible, safe bathing in the Principality
- The Tree Code
- The Environment in the Principality of Monaco – Data Compendium
- Monaco Environment booklet
![Your suggestions : click here to share your opinions with us Your suggestions : click here to share your opinions with us](/var/monaco/storage/images/portail-du-gouvernement/contenus-additionnels/bannieres/vos-suggestions/1244902-7-eng-GB/Your-suggestions-home.png)