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Syrian Government Forces Advance in Raqqa - Syria

In Raqqa, Syria on January 18, 2026, Syrian Government forces conduct a thorough sweep of the Tabqa prison, which was previously under the control of SDF forces. The operation aims to secure the facility and search for detainees or prisoners left behind following the withdrawal of Kurdish-led groups from the city in northeast Syria.

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-MEILAN INT'L AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CHECKUPS (CN)

(240724) -- HAIKOU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member communicates with the pilot after an airplane landed at Meilan International Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 23, 2024. The Meilan International Airport has seen a constant increase in its passenger flow since the beginning of this summer. Staff members of HNA (Hainan Airline) Technic manage to ensure flight safety with thorough maintenance checkups during the peak season. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-MEILAN INT'L AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CHECKUPS (CN)

(240724) -- HAIKOU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member checks an airplane at Meilan International Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 23, 2024. The Meilan International Airport has seen a constant increase in its passenger flow since the beginning of this summer. Staff members of HNA (Hainan Airline) Technic manage to ensure flight safety with thorough maintenance checkups during the peak season. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-MEILAN INT'L AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CHECKUPS (CN)

(240724) -- HAIKOU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member checks life jacket readiness at the cabin of an airplane at Meilan International Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 23, 2024. The Meilan International Airport has seen a constant increase in its passenger flow since the beginning of this summer. Staff members of HNA (Hainan Airline) Technic manage to ensure flight safety with thorough maintenance checkups during the peak season. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-MEILAN INT'L AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CHECKUPS (CN)

(240724) -- HAIKOU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members wave good-bye to an outbound airplane at Meilan International Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 23, 2024. The Meilan International Airport has seen a constant increase in its passenger flow since the beginning of this summer. Staff members of HNA (Hainan Airline) Technic manage to ensure flight safety with thorough maintenance checkups during the peak season. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-MEILAN INT'L AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CHECKUPS (CN)

(240724) -- HAIKOU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member checks an airplane at Meilan International Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 23, 2024. The Meilan International Airport has seen a constant increase in its passenger flow since the beginning of this summer. Staff members of HNA (Hainan Airline) Technic manage to ensure flight safety with thorough maintenance checkups during the peak season. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-MEILAN INT'L AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CHECKUPS (CN)

(240724) -- HAIKOU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member checks the cockpit of an airplane at Meilan International Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 23, 2024. The Meilan International Airport has seen a constant increase in its passenger flow since the beginning of this summer. Staff members of HNA (Hainan Airline) Technic manage to ensure flight safety with thorough maintenance checkups during the peak season. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-MEILAN INT'L AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CHECKUPS (CN)

(240724) -- HAIKOU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member checks the cockpit of an airplane at Meilan International Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 23, 2024. The Meilan International Airport has seen a constant increase in its passenger flow since the beginning of this summer. Staff members of HNA (Hainan Airline) Technic manage to ensure flight safety with thorough maintenance checkups during the peak season. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-MEILAN INT'L AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CHECKUPS (CN)

(240724) -- HAIKOU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members check an airplane at Meilan International Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 23, 2024. The Meilan International Airport has seen a constant increase in its passenger flow since the beginning of this summer. Staff members of HNA (Hainan Airline) Technic manage to ensure flight safety with thorough maintenance checkups during the peak season. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science

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Rescued And Released Whale Of Good Condition In Hainan

Short-finned pilot whales swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), this highly indicates that "Haita

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Rescued And Released Whale Of Good Condition In Hainan

Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team observe on deck in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 7, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS),

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Rescued And Released Whale Of Good Condition In Hainan

An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), t

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Rescued And Released Whale Of Good Condition In Hainan

Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team observe on the prow in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (C

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Rescued And Released Whale Of Good Condition In Hainan

An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), t

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Rescued And Released Whale Of Good Condition In Hainan

A short-finned pilot whale swims in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), this highly indicates that "Hai

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Rescued And Released Whale Of Good Condition In Hainan

Short-finned pilot whales swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), this highly indicates that "Haita

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Rescued And Released Whale Of Good Condition In Hainan

An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), t

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Rescued And Released Whale Of Good Condition In Hainan

An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), t

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Rescued And Released Whale Of Good Condition In Hainan

An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), t

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team observe on the prow in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Scie

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team observe and take pictures of short-finned pilot whales on deck in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and r

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A member of a marine biodiversity expedition team records data during the expedition in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 7, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Songhai, researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), checks the signal data of "Haitang" on a boat in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 7, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot wha

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A member of a marine biodiversity expedition team checks a GPS device on a boat in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 7, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of De

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A short-finned pilot whale swims in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under th

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science an

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pu Bingmei (R), secretary general of the non-profit organization BlueRibbon Ocean Conservation Association (BROCA), and another team member observe on deck in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to L

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An expedition team member uses a drone to observe on the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science an

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team check sailing information on a boat in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science an

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team observe on deck in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 7, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Short-finned pilot whales swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team analyze photos of short-finned pilot whales on a boat in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 7, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science an

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Short-finned pilot whales swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot whales. According to Li Songhai, chief scientist of the team and researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science an

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 26, 2024 shows the short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" swimming in the sea. On January 3 of this year, an injured male short-finned pilot whale was found stranded in Haitang Bay of Sanya. It was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment and was named "Haitang." Thanks to the meticulous care provided by professional breeders and volunteers, "Haitang" recovers well and is determined ready to be released back into the sea after thorough examination and assessment by experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 26, 2024 shows the short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" swimming in the sea. On January 3 of this year, an injured male short-finned pilot whale was found stranded in Haitang Bay of Sanya. It was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment and was named "Haitang." Thanks to the meticulous care provided by professional breeders and volunteers, "Haitang" recovers well and is determined ready to be released back into the sea after thorough examination and assessment by experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-RELEASE (CN)

(240526) -- SANYA, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members prepare to release the short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" on a scientific research ship, May 26, 2024. On January 3rd of this year, an injured male short-finned pilot whale was found stranded in Haitang Bay of Sanya. It was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment and was named "Haitang." Thanks to the meticulous care provided by professional breeders and volunteers, "Haitang" recovers well and is determined ready to be released back into the sea after thorough examination and assessment by experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-RELEASE (CN)

(240526) -- SANYA, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members celebrate after releasing the short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" into the sea on a scientific research ship, May 26, 2024. On January 3rd of this year, an injured male short-finned pilot whale was found stranded in Haitang Bay of Sanya. It was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment and was named "Haitang." Thanks to the meticulous care provided by professional breeders and volunteers, "Haitang" recovers well and is determined ready to be released back into the sea after thorough examination and assessment by experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-RELEASE (CN)

(240526) -- SANYA, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is pictured at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 10, 2024. On January 3rd of this year, an injured male short-finned pilot whale was found stranded in Haitang Bay of Sanya. It was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment and was named "Haitang." Thanks to the meticulous care provided by professional breeders and volunteers, "Haitang" recovers well and is determined ready to be released back into the sea after thorough examination and assessment by experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-RELEASE (CN)

(240526) -- SANYA, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People wave goodbye to the short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" on a scientific research ship, May 26, 2024. On January 3rd of this year, an injured male short-finned pilot whale was found stranded in Haitang Bay of Sanya. It was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment and was named "Haitang." Thanks to the meticulous care provided by professional breeders and volunteers, "Haitang" recovers well and is determined ready to be released back into the sea after thorough examination and assessment by experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-RELEASE (CN)

(240526) -- SANYA, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is pictured at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 11, 2024. On January 3rd of this year, an injured male short-finned pilot whale was found stranded in Haitang Bay of Sanya. It was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment and was named "Haitang." Thanks to the meticulous care provided by professional breeders and volunteers, "Haitang" recovers well and is determined ready to be released back into the sea after thorough examination and assessment by experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-RELEASE (CN)

(240526) -- SANYA, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Breeders takes care of the short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 9, 2024. On January 3rd of this year, an injured male short-finned pilot whale was found stranded in Haitang Bay of Sanya. It was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment and was named "Haitang." Thanks to the meticulous care provided by professional breeders and volunteers, "Haitang" recovers well and is determined ready to be released back into the sea after thorough examination and assessment by experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-RELEASE (CN)

(240526) -- SANYA, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members see off the short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" on a scientific research ship, May 26, 2024. On January 3rd of this year, an injured male short-finned pilot whale was found stranded in Haitang Bay of Sanya. It was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment and was named "Haitang." Thanks to the meticulous care provided by professional breeders and volunteers, "Haitang" recovers well and is determined ready to be released back into the sea after thorough examination and assessment by experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-RELEASE (CN)

(240526) -- SANYA, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members prepare to transfer the short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 25, 2024. On January 3rd of this year, an injured male short-finned pilot whale was found stranded in Haitang Bay of Sanya. It was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment and was named "Haitang." Thanks to the meticulous care provided by professional breeders and volunteers, "Haitang" recovers well and is determined ready to be released back into the sea after thorough examination and assessment by experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-RELEASE (CN)

(240526) -- SANYA, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members and volunteers transfer the short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 25, 2024. On January 3rd of this year, an injured male short-finned pilot whale was found stranded in Haitang Bay of Sanya. It was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment and was named "Haitang." Thanks to the meticulous care provided by professional breeders and volunteers, "Haitang" recovers well and is determined ready to be released back into the sea after thorough examination and assessment by experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-RELEASE (CN)

(240526) -- SANYA, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 26, 2024 shows staff members preparing to release the short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" into the sea on a scientific research ship. On January 3rd of this year, an injured male short-finned pilot whale was found stranded in Haitang Bay of Sanya. It was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment and was named "Haitang." Thanks to the meticulous care provided by professional breeders and volunteers, "Haitang" recovers well and is determined ready to be released back into the sea after thorough examination and assessment by experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)