Coral-ID

Coral-ID is the first reliable and forensically validated method to scientifically identify corals using quasi non-destructive sampling, so that species protected by the Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) can be distinguished from their non-protected counterparts. Hats off to SSEF and the University of Zurich's Institute of Forensic Medicine (IRM).

Useful link:

https://www.ssef.ch/scientists-report-breakthrough-in-precious-coral-traceability-using-novel-genetic-testing-method-on-samples-seized-by-customs