The island of Sardinia is undoubtedly one of the great summer destinations in Italy. It is filled with celebrities and celebrities who come to enjoy its beaches, its landscapes, its lovely climate.
When we travel we always want to bring memories, souvenirs. What souvenir from sardinia can we bring it back home? Well, there is something very classic about the island: the red coral. This coral is one of the most precious in the Mediterranean and has been collected from the seas for centuries. Nowadays there are certain rules that control fishing and fishermen must have a "coral fishermen" license.
Per year the government of Sardinia does not issue more than 25 licenses that are valid between May and October, when the "harvest" is allowed. The fishermen of red coral They must be equipped with snorkeling gear and not dive to depths of more than 80 meters. Everything else, all more sophisticated equipment, has been banned to make red coral fishing a sustainable activity.
The conservation policy has been successful and today it is possible to see entire colonies of red coral around here. What is extracted later becomes ornaments and jewelry, the typical souvenirs from Sardinia that you get in stores. Even if you like it a lot, you can go see the Alghero Coral Museum with the history, culture and legends of this jewel of the sea.
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