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You get it by removing coral ILLEGALLY from the Philippines! SMH! DON'T DO IT!
Seriously what are these people thinking? I know this was probably someone looking to make a profit but what goes through these peoples mind?
From the photos it looks like the coral might die as well.
FB Story Here or read the quote below.
Seriously what are these people thinking? I know this was probably someone looking to make a profit but what goes through these peoples mind?
From the photos it looks like the coral might die as well.
FB Story Here or read the quote below.
BUREAU OF CUSTOMS -PORT OF NAIA APPREHENDS 254 PIECES of endangered PHILIPPINE LIVE CORALS being smuggled out by tourist
Through the vigilance of Bureau of Customs-Port of NAIA and interagency coordinations, 254 pieces live corals were apprehended at Terminal 3, NAIA, Pasay City.
According to Bureau of Customs this was apprehended through a continuous surveillance and coordination with Office of Transport Security (OTS) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). The 254 live corals wrapped in plastic containers with water are almost 50 to 100 year old corals according to findings of BFAR.
They were found inside two (2) suitcases of a Taiwanese National departing and about to board for Taiwan.
Coral Exportations
Coral Exportations can have direct and indirect impacts, such as sand erosion, land retreat, and sedimentation. These can all greatly affect coastal towns, villages and the tourism industry because the coral protects coastlines and builds beaches.
Loss of Fish Habitat
Removal of coral and “live rock” from reefs removes critical habitat for fish and other animals.
Exportation of live corals without necessary permits violates provisions of R.A. 10863 or Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) in relation to R.A. 10654 or Ban on Coral Exploitation and Exportation as it endangers the Philippine endemic species of corals or precious and semi-precious corals that only exist in the Philippine marine waters.
Upon conviction by a court of law, Offenders of Coral Exploitation and Exportation shall be punished by imprisonment from ten (10) to twenty (20) years and a fine and forfeiture of the subject coral. The offenders shall also be required to pay the cost of restoration of the damaged coral reefs based on available studies and as determined by the department.
Bureau of Customs-NAIA will continue to protect the borders against illegal entry and exit of regulated and prohibited goods.
To date, Bureau of Customs NAIA has a record-breaking 27 drug busts in span of 6 months and will continue to help protect the country.