KCSM Newsline November 29, 2014
The officials first noticed the boats in the middle of september. Then they saw a dramatic increase late last month of more than 200 vessels. Translator poachers tear out the coral completely, leaving nothing behind. I dont know when well be able to harvest coral like we used to. Reporter the chinese crews are believed to be targeting coral varieties known as precious corals. Jewelry made from it fetches high prices in china. Fishermen there cannot harvest it because it is a protected species, so they come to japan. The japanese government discussed it in beijing. Translator we hope that coope...