An investigation showed that a beautiful rock tree was causing the trouble, and when the boat was freed without mishap, the coral was regarded as an auspicious substance and a symbol of peace and contentment.
對一個生手而言，撈珊瑚並不須要特別技術，但因常須廿四小時全天作業，休息時間少，所以要有良好的體力和耐力。撈珊瑚視海潮作業，適合在三月至十月之間。由於近海、遠洋船只的大小、船速、載重量、補給量不同，出海時間從一星期到半年不等。」