Chinese vessel the Hoi Wan, was caught with 351 live Napoleon Wrasse (listed in CITES appendix II) caught illegally in the Sulu Sea. They were without correct CITES permit, the boat and cargo were impounded. However the crew were released on bail in January and are free.
Eventually the Wrasse were kept alive (with only one dying) near Puerto Princessa, Palawan and released back into the Tubbataha Reef Marine Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) at the end of March.
This has caused a stir in the diplomatic channels with the Chinese authorities apparently refusing to admit that this was not only an infringment of territorial waters but a clear endangered wildlife issue. The Chinese CITES authority are refusing to admit the seriousness of the chinese fishing vessels illegal activity.
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