TOKYO: Japan on Wednesday launched a study into whether precious coral was being illegally poached by Chinese fishermen off its shores to be sold for use in jewelry.

The Fisheries Agency investigation will use an underwater camera to check the condition of the coral off the southern island of Kyushu.

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