Numerous Shucked Sea Urchin Shells Found in Penghu's Jinyu Intertidal Zone, Illegal Harvesting Suspected Before Open Season
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On May 18th, a large number of shucked sea urchin shells were discovered in the intertidal zone of Jinyu, an islet in northern Penghu. It is suspected that individuals illegally harvested the urchins during low tide, processing them on-site. The Penghu County Agriculture and Fisheries Bureau has launched an investigation and notified the Coast Guard to increase patrols to protect marine resources. The official harvest season for these sea urchins is from July 1 to August 31.