No. Coral LLC is a proud member of Friend of The Sea and Secretary of State of Environmental Natural Resources. Furthermore, according to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), any coral derived from land sources is exempt from CITES control. Coral LLC’s harvesting practices were found in compliance with environmental protection guidelines set forth by both agencies and it has been determined that harvesting above sea coral does not harm any endangered marine species or cause any detrimental harm to the environment.