Authorities are investigating a suspected case of illegal coral harvesting in Kenting National Park. The park's management office says a diving instructor filmed a diver apparently removing coral near the Hejie (合界) diving site in Hengchun (恆春) on Wednesday.
However, officials say the video does not clearly establish whether coral was actually taken.
The footage and other information have been turned over to police for investigation.
The park office says it will also increase patrols and work with local diving operators to report suspected illegal harvesting.
Violations of conservation restrictions under the Fisheries Act can carry up to three years in prison and a fine of up to 150-thousand N.T.
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