Xu Shenglan
Source: Global Times
February 8, 2010

Sanya, Hainan Province, China - At least 50 percent of the dive operators in Sanya in Hainan Province are operating illegally and often fail to provide proper safety measures in the ocean, China News Service reported Sunday.

The Sanya Marine Fishery Agency said it is investigating and plans to rein in the disorderly and competitive water tourism business.

The illegal diving sites scattered throughout Yalong Bay, Boar Island, Baifu Bay, Sun Bay and other undeveloped areas often allow tourists to damage underwater corals, the report said.

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