China: Octopus Clings to Phone After Being Caught by Fisher in Fuzhou

In Fuzhou, Fujian, a video captured a man fishing when he unexpectedly caught an octopus with a phone stuck to one of its tentacles on September 28. The octopus refused to let go, wrapping its arms tightly around the device as if claiming it as its own.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Summer Fishing Ban Ended

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - Fishing boats sail towards the sea to catch seafood at Jimiya Fishing Port in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025.

Summer fishing ban in East China Sea lifted

SHISHI, China, Aug. 16 Kyodo - A fishing boat sets out from a port in Shishi in Fujian Province, China, on Aug. 16, 2024, after authorities lifted an annual summer fishing ban in the East China Sea the same day. (Kyodo)

Summer fishing ban in East China Sea lifted

Summer fishing ban in East China Sea lifted

A fishing boat sets out from a port in Shishi in Fujian Province, China, on Aug. 16, 2024, after authorities lifted an annual summer fishing ban in the East China Sea the same day.

Summer fishing ban in East China Sea lifted

Summer fishing ban in East China Sea lifted

A fishing boat sets out from a port in Shishi in Fujian Province, China, on Aug. 16, 2024, after authorities lifted an annual summer fishing ban in the East China Sea the same day.

Summer fishing ban in East China Sea lifted

Summer fishing ban in East China Sea lifted

Fishing boats set out from a port in Shishi in Fujian Province, China, on Aug. 16, 2024, after authorities lifted an annual summer fishing ban in the East China Sea the same day.

Summer fishing ban in East China Sea lifted

Summer fishing ban in East China Sea lifted

A fishing boat sets out from a port in Shishi in Fujian Province, China, on Aug. 16, 2024, after authorities lifted an annual summer fishing ban in the East China Sea the same day.

THE NETHERLANDS-SPAKENBURG-SPAKENBURG DAYS

THE NETHERLANDS-SPAKENBURG-SPAKENBURG DAYS

(240808) -- SPAKENBURG, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People in traditional clothing attend a celebration of the Spakenburg Days in Spakenburg, the Netherlands, Aug. 7, 2024. Located in the central Dutch province of Utrecht, Spakenburg has traditionally been a fishing village dating back to the 15th century. Every summer, the Spakenburg Days are celebrated on the last two Wednesdays of July and the first two Wednesdays of August, showcasing the best of local culture, traditions and crafts. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

THE NETHERLANDS-SPAKENBURG-SPAKENBURG DAYS

THE NETHERLANDS-SPAKENBURG-SPAKENBURG DAYS

(240808) -- SPAKENBURG, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People dance during a celebration of the Spakenburg Days in Spakenburg, the Netherlands, Aug. 7, 2024. Located in the central Dutch province of Utrecht, Spakenburg has traditionally been a fishing village dating back to the 15th century. Every summer, the Spakenburg Days are celebrated on the last two Wednesdays of July and the first two Wednesdays of August, showcasing the best of local culture, traditions and crafts. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240802) -- BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fishing boats depart for fishing from the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on Aug. 1, 2024 shows fishing boats departing for fishing from the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fishing boats depart for fishing from the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fishermen prepare for fishing at the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 31, 2024. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fishing boats depart for fishing from the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fishermen prepare for fishing at the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 31, 2024. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fishing boats depart for fishing from the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on Aug. 1, 2024 shows fishing boats departing for fishing from the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on Aug. 1, 2024 shows fishing boats departing for fishing from the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows fishing boats at the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fishermen prepare for fishing at the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 31, 2024. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on Aug. 1, 2024 shows fishing boats departing for fishing from the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fishermen prepare for fishing at the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 31, 2024. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fishermen prepare for fishing at the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 31, 2024. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fishing boats depart for fishing from the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows fishing boats at the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-FISHING SEASON (CN)

(240801) -- ZHOUSHAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows fishing boats at the Shenjiamen fishing port in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Four types of fishing boats with special permission set sail on Thursday after a three-month summer fishing ban in the East China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Yu)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-LONGLI-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-LONGLI-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

(240728) -- LONGLI, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 26, 2024 shows tourists fishing at an ecological park in Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. During summer vacation, Longli County has become a popular destination for tourists to escape the sweltering summer heat. In recent years, local authorities have promoted the upgrading of the rural tourism, which attracts more tourists to visit. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Wenbin)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 29, 2024 shows fishing boats sailing back to the dock in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province. This summer's fishing ban is scheduled to start from May 1. (Photo by Wang Chun/Xinhua)

Fishing Off Season in China

Fishing Off Season in China

ZHOUSHAN, CHINA - APRIL 30, 2024 - A large number of fishing boats are docked at Shenjiamen Fishing Port in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, April 30, 2024. It is understood that from 12 o 'clock on May 1, China's Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, East China Sea and the South China Sea north of 12 degrees north latitude will fully enter the summer season of Marine fishing closure.

Fishing Off Season in China

Fishing Off Season in China

ZHOUSHAN, CHINA - APRIL 30, 2024 - A large number of fishing boats are docked at Shenjiamen Fishing Port in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, April 30, 2024. It is understood that from 12 o 'clock on May 1, China's Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, East China Sea and the South China Sea north of 12 degrees north latitude will fully enter the summer season of Marine fishing closure.

Fishing Ban

Fishing Ban

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2024 - Fishing boats return to a fishing port to prepare for a fishing ban in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 29, 2024. From 12 o 'clock on May 1 to 12 o 'clock on September 1, the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea, north of 35 degrees north latitude in China, will enter the summer season of Marine fishing closure.

Fishing Ban

Fishing Ban

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2024 - Fishing boats return to a fishing port to prepare for a fishing ban in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 29, 2024. From 12 o 'clock on May 1 to 12 o 'clock on September 1, the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea, north of 35 degrees north latitude in China, will enter the summer season of Marine fishing closure.

Fishing Ban

Fishing Ban

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2024 - Fishing boats return to a fishing port to prepare for a fishing ban in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 29, 2024. From 12 o 'clock on May 1 to 12 o 'clock on September 1, the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea, north of 35 degrees north latitude in China, will enter the summer season of Marine fishing closure.

Fishing Ban

Fishing Ban

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2024 - Fishing boats return to a fishing port to prepare for a fishing ban in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 29, 2024. From 12 o 'clock on May 1 to 12 o 'clock on September 1, the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea, north of 35 degrees north latitude in China, will enter the summer season of Marine fishing closure.

Fishing Ban

Fishing Ban

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2024 - Fishing boats return to a fishing port to prepare for a fishing ban in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 29, 2024. From 12 o 'clock on May 1 to 12 o 'clock on September 1, the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea, north of 35 degrees north latitude in China, will enter the summer season of Marine fishing closure.