Is Corsican red coral (Corallium rubrum) diving season happening right now?

As of today, peak season now, through ~September 15. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.

The Mediterranean red coral (Corallium rubrum) forms coralligène/rocky-wall communities around Corsica.

Colonies are visible to divers year‑round at known coralligenous banks, but the recreational diving season for clear water and operator access runs late spring through early autumn.

Commercial harvesting is tightly regulated and limited by annual authorizations and local fallow (jachère) zones.

Where to see it

A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.

Viewing spots
Port de Porto (launch for Scandola Reserve / Girolata dives)
Girolata anchorage (Scandola / Girolata banks)
+ 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app →

This is the short version

This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.