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Modernized marine ranching helps restore biodiversity in south China island

STORY: Modernized marine ranching helps restore biodiversity in south China island DATELINE: May 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of marine lifes 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG FENGGUO, Manager of Ocean Department, Wuzhizhou Island 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG FENGGUO, Manager of Ocean Department, Wuzhizhou Island 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG AIMIN, Former professor of oceanic science at Hainan University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WANG AIMIN, Former professor of oceanic science at Hainan University STORYLINE: South China's Wuzhizhou Island has adopted advanced technologies in building a modernized marine ranch to restore the marine ecosystem in the region. The butterfly-shaped Wuzhizhou Island, a national-level tourist attraction, is located in Haitang Bay, Hainan Province. In 2010, Wuzhizhou Island launched a comprehensive drive to build a marine ranch, which involved placing artificial reefs at fixed sites under seawater to attract marine

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Dollar rises to 33-month-high in 93 yen zone

TOKYO, Japan - A signboard at a Tokyo office of money broker Gaitame.com Co. shows the U.S. dollar trading above the 93 yen line on Feb. 4, 2013. The U.S. currency topped the line and rose to its highest level since May 2010, supported by renewed optimism over the course of the U.S. economy.

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Kan at 27 years old

TOKYO, Japan - Naoto Kan (L), who was named prime minister on June 4, 2010, attends a press conference in Tokyo in May 1974 with Fusae Ichikawa, to announce Ichikawa's candidacy in a House of Councillors election. Kan, 27 at that time, served as a campaign aide for Ichikawa, a now-deceased women's rights activist.

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Ataturk statue unveiled in western Japan town

WAKAYAMA, Japan - A bronze statue of modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is unveiled during a ceremony in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 3, 2010, as part of events to mark the 120th anniversary of friendship between Japan and Turkey. The 4.2-meter-high, 4-ton statue was installed on May 20 near a lighthouse overlooking the wreck site of the Ertugrul, a Turkish warship that sank near the Pacific coast town in western Japan in 1890.

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Ichiro goes 1-for-4 against Twins

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners circles the bases after hitting an infield single in the fifth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 31, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 as the team lost 5-4.

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Matsui hits 2-run homer against Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) celebrates with his teammates over their team's 6-5 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 26, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4, including a two-run homer.

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Matusi hits 2-run homer against Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui is welcomed by teammates Kendry Morales (L) and Mike Napoli (R) after hitting a two-run homer during the sixth inning to lift the team to a 6-5 win against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 26, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4.

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Mariners vs Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Detroit Tigers Ryan Raburn (R) is tagged out by the Seattle Mariners catcher Josh Bard in the first inning after right fielder Ichiro Suzuki returns a single by Magglio Ordonez on May 26, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Mariners won 5-4.

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Ichiro plays against Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki returns a single by Detroit Tigers' Magglio Ordonez during the first inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 26, 2010. The Mariners won 5-4.

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Matusi hits 2-run homer against Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui runs the bases after hitting a two-run homer during the sixth inning to lift the team to a 6-5 win against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 26, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4.

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Matusi hits 2-run homer against Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer during the sixth inning to lift the team to a 6-5 win against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 26, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4.

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Matusi hits 2-run homer against Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer during the sixth inning to lift the team to a 6-5 win against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 26, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4.

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Matusi hits 2-run homer against Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer during the sixth inning to lift the team to a 6-5 win against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 26, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4.

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Ichiro plays against Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) hands the winning ball to the team's pitcher David Aardsma (L) after they beat the Detroit Tigers by 5-4 on May 26, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Ichiro went 0-for-5.

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Matusi hits 2-run homer against Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to center during the fourth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 26, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4, including a two-run homer that lifted the teams to a 6-5 win.

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Ichiro plays against Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki returns the ball home and gets the Detroit Tigers' Ryan Raburn out during the first inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 26, 2010. The Mariners won 5-4.

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Ichiro plays against Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki returns the ball home and gets the Detroit Tigers' Ryan Raburn out during the first inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 26, 2010. The Mariners won 5-4.

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Kawakami's 1st win bid fails again

MIAMI, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami reacts to a homer by Florida Marlins Cameron Maybin in the third inning of a game at Sun Life Stadium in Florida on May 25, 2010. Kawakami, still winless, gave up three runs in six innings extending his losing streak to seven in his club's defeat 4-6.

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Kawakami's 1st win bid fails again

MIAMI, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium in Florida on May 25, 2010. Kawakami, still winless, gave up three runs in six innings extending his losing streak to seven in his club's defeat 4-6.

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Kawakami's 1st win bid fails again

MIAMI, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium in Florida on May 25, 2010. Kawakami, still winless, gave up three runs in six innings extending his losing streak to seven in his club's defeat 4-6.

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Kawakami's 1st win bid fails again

MIAMI, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium in Florida on May 25, 2010. Kawakami, still winless, gave up three runs in six innings extending his losing streak to seven in his club's defeat 4-6.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against San Diego Pirates

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left off San Diego Padres starter Mat Latos in the first inning of their game at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 23, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 in the team's 8-1 loss to the Pirates.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against San Diego Pirates

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double to left off San Diego Padres starter Mat Latos in the third inning of their game at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 23, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 in the team's 8-1 loss to the Pirates.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against San Diego Pirates

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to second from first after hitting a double to left off San Diego Padres starter Mat Latos in the third inning of their game at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 23, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 in the team's 8-1 loss to the Pirates.

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Angels' Matsui 1-for-4 against Cardinals

ST. LOUIS, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run single in the third inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on May 22, 2010. He went 1-for-4 at the plate and played left field for the first time since May 5 as the Angels won 10-7.

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Ichiro 1-for-3 against Blue Jays

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single in the eighth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 20, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Mariners won a 4-3 walk-off victory.

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Ichiro 1-for-3 against Blue Jays

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki is caught stealing second base in the eighth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 20, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Mariners won a 4-3 walk-off victory.

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Ichiro 1-for-3 against Blue Jays

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single in the eighth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 20, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Mariners won a 4-3 walk-off victory.

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Ichiro 2-for-4 against Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners runs to first after hitting a single to second in the third inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland on May 17, 2010. Ichiro had two singles in four at-bats in the Seattle Mariners' 8-4 loss to the Athletics.

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Matsui hitless against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels strikes out looking in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington in Texas on May 17, 2010. Matsui went 0-for-4 in the Angels' 3-4 loss.

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Ichiro 2-for-4 against Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners fields in the rain in the third inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland on May 17, 2010. Ichiro had two singles in four at-bats in the Seattle Mariners' 8-4 loss to the Athletics.

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Ichiro 2-for-4 against Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners watches a game in the dugout beside Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu (R) in the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland on May 17, 2010. Ichiro had two singles in four at-bats in the Seattle Mariners' 8-4 loss to the Athletics.

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Matsui hitless against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels watches proceedings in the fifth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington in Texas on May 17, 2010. Matsui went 0-for-4 in the Angels' 3-4 loss.

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Ichiro 2-for-4 against Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners singles to left in the eighth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland on May 17, 2010. Ichiro had two singles in four at-bats in the Seattle Mariners' 8-4 loss to the Athletics.

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Matsui hitless against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels flies to second in the sixth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on May 17, 2010. Matsui went 0-for-4 in the Angels' 3-4 loss.

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Ichiro 2-for-4 against Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners flies to center in the first inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland on May 17, 2010. Ichiro had two singles in four at-bats in the Seattle Mariners' 8-4 loss to the Athletics.

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Matsui hitless against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels flies to center in the fifth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on May 17, 2010. Matsui went 0-for-4 in the Angels' 3-4 loss.

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Mariners' Ichiro hitless against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (C) watches a game in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 16, 2010. Ichiro went 0-for-4 in the Mariners' 1-2 loss to the Rays.

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Matsui 1-for-3 in Angels' 4-0 win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels hits an RBI single to right in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 16, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in the Angels' 4-0 win against the Athletics.

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Matsui 1-for-3 in Angels' 4-0 win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels (C) smiles as he leaves after a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 16, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in the Angels' 4-0 win against the Athletics.

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Matsui 1-for-3 in Angels' 4-0 win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels (L) gives a high-five to Bobby Abreu (53) who made a two-run homer in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 16, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in the Angels' 4-0 win against the Athletics.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - This sequence shows Chicago Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome jumping up and catching a liner off Ross Ohlendorf of the Pirates and returning the ball to prevent a run, with one out and runners at first and second in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Matsui 1-for-3 in Angels' 4-0 win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels hits an RBI single to right in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 16, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in the Angels' 4-0 win against the Athletics.

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Mariners' Ichiro hitless against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki grounds to second in the third inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 16, 2010. Ichiro went 0-for-4 in the Mariners' 1-2 loss to the Rays.

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Mariners' Ichiro hitless against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging in the seventh inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 16, 2010. Ichiro went 0-for-4 in the Mariners' 1-2 loss to the Rays.

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Mariners' Ichiro hitless against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki swings and misses in the third inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 16, 2010. Ichiro went 0-for-4 in the Mariners' 1-2 loss to the Rays.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome takes a jumping catch off a liner by Ross Ohlendorf of the Pirates, with one out and runners at first and second in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome (C) returns to home for a 3-3 tie in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome singles to right in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Ozeki Kotooshu beats Kitataiki at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Kotooshu of Bulgaria (R) pushes No. 4 maegashira Kitataiki out of the ring on the eighth day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 16, 2010.