Coral has long been a favorite material of jewelers, but it's not a rock—it's an animal that provides food and shelter for fish. This organization, a joint effort of SeaWeb, Tiffany & Co. and others, hopes to raise awareness about coral among consumers and keep it in the ocean, where it belongs. tooprecioustowear.org
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