Deers At Jiangsu National Nature Reserve - China

Deers At Jiangsu National Nature Reserve - China

A drone photo taken on June 7, 2025 shows a fish jumping out of water as milu deer wading through water at the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province. Xue Dandan, 35, is the head of the security department of Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu. After graduating in 2016, she devoted herself to patrol management and public science education of milu deer in the reserve. When she first arrived, she knew little about the species. Over the past nine years, Xue has immersed herself in relevant materials, consulted experts and scholars, and conducted regular field patrols with colleagues. While constantly enriching her knowledge on the species, she has also translated professional knowledge of milu deer protection into accessible information for the public. Through daily work, Xue has developed a deep bond with milu deer. She helped villagers rescue a milu deer trapped by nets, and also participated in building an intelligent platform, which monitors the biodiversity of milu

China's largest lake sees rebound of rare fish species

STORY: China's largest lake sees rebound of rare fish species SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: XINING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Qinghai Lake 2. various of the naked carp 3. various of the Qinghai Lake 4. various of birds at the Qinghai Lake STORYLINE: Qinghai Lake, China's largest inland saltwater lake, has seen a positive growth of a rare fish species thanks to ecological protection. The naked carp, known as "Huangyu" in China, is endemic to Qinghai Lake. The fish is not only critical to the existence of local bird species, but also to the ecological balance of the highland lake. Due to overfishing and environmental deterioration, the population of naked carp declined sharply in the 1960s and 1970s. In 2002, Qinghai Lake only had 2,592 tonnes of naked carp. In order to protect the species and restore the environment, the province banned naked carp fishing in Qinghai Lake and nearby rivers in 2003. Qinghai has also closed the lake six

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors choose fish-shaped lantern cultural and creative products in the Huizhou ancient town in Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 17, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child plays with a fish-shaped lantern at a lantern workshop in Wangmantian Village in Xitou Township of Shexian County in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shengjuan, a county-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor, makes a fish-shaped lantern at a workshop in Wangmantian Village, Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villagers practise the fish-shaped lantern performance at a workshop in Wangmantian Village, Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students learn about the fish-shaped lantern in Tunxi District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 5, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child plays with a fish-shaped lantern at a lantern workshop in Wangmantian Village in Xitou Township of Shexian County in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huawu, a county-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor, makes a fish-shaped lantern at a workshop in Wangmantian Village, Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors try to make a fish-shaped lantern in the Huizhou ancient town in Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 17, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch Anhui Opera in a fish-shaped lantern themed cafe in the Huizhou ancient town in Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 9, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors try to make a fish-shaped lantern in the Huizhou ancient town in Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 17, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

AmazingAnhui | Breeder of Yangtze finless porpoise in E China

AmazingAnhui | Breeder of Yangtze finless porpoise in E China

(240519) -- HEFEI, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Bajin prepares fish to feed Yangtze finless porpoises at a Yangtze finless porpoise relocation conservation base in Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve in Tongling, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. Known as the "giant panda of the water," the Yangtze finless porpoise, which is under top-level state protection in China, is an important indicator of the health of the Yangtze River ecology. This species can only be found in the middle and lower main streams of the Yangtze River. Zhang Bajin, 62, an ex-crewman of the cargo ship on the Yangtze River, has been working as a breeder at a Yangtze finless porpoise relocation conservation base in Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve since 2006. After a dozen years of care and feeding, Zhang can distinguish each Yangtze finless porpoise through subtle differences. Thanks to the joint efforts of Zhang and his colleagues, the number of Yangtze finless porpoise in the base has grown from four

Wetland Protection System in China

Wetland Protection System in China

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Tourists play the fish-bird River Wetland Park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Nov 18, 2023.

Wetland Protection System in China

Wetland Protection System in China

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Tourists play the fish-bird River Wetland Park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Nov 18, 2023.

Wetland Protection System in China

Wetland Protection System in China

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Tourists play the fish-bird River Wetland Park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Nov 18, 2023.

Wetland Protection System in China

Wetland Protection System in China

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Tourists play the fish-bird River Wetland Park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Nov 18, 2023.

Wetland Protection System in China

Wetland Protection System in China

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Tourists play the fish-bird River Wetland Park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Nov 18, 2023.

Wetland Protection System in China

Wetland Protection System in China

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Tourists play the fish-bird River Wetland Park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Nov 18, 2023.

Wetland Protection System in China

Wetland Protection System in China

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Tourists play the fish-bird River Wetland Park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Nov 18, 2023.

Wetland Protection System in China

Wetland Protection System in China

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Tourists play the fish-bird River Wetland Park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Nov 18, 2023.

Wetland Protection System in China

Wetland Protection System in China

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Tourists play the fish-bird River Wetland Park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Nov 18, 2023.

A glimpse of coral display tank in China's Zhuhai

STORY: A glimpse of coral display tank in China's Zhuhai DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: ZHUHAI, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tank 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YUZHU, Guide STORYLINE: A coral breeding tank, which is home to over 30,000 corals and more than 10,000 species of reef fish, has grabbed attention in Hengqin, Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YUZHU, Guide "Our exhibition tank mainly simulates a natural environment for those living in shallow waters in the wild. We provide them with the best possible environment based on the conditions they experience in the wild." The coral exhibition project is dedicated to biodiversity protection, scientific research, and public education. Corals have important geological and ecological values. Coral reefs help protect the seashore from erosion, and coral bushes serve as habitats for small fish, shrimp and shellfish. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Zhuhai, China

Guardian of tropical marine ranch in south China island

STORY: Guardian of tropical marine ranch in south China island DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Wuzhizhou Island 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG FENGGUO, Manager of Ocean Department, Wuzhizhou Island Resort 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG AIMIN, Former professor, Hainan University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG FENGGUO, Manager of Ocean Department, Wuzhizhou Island Resort STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG FENGGUO, Manager of Ocean Department, Wuzhizhou Island Resort "I'm Wang Fengguo, 41 years old. I work for the Wuzhizhou Island Resort and I'm mainly in charge of works related to marine protection." In the past, when we swam underwater, we could see schools of fish, at least once in a few days. But from 2009, the number of fish started to decrease. I felt sad about that." The butterfly-shaped Wuzhizhou Island, a national-level tourist attraction, is located in Haitang Bay, south China's Hainan Province. In 2010, Wuzhizhou Isl

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

(230521) -- GUIPING, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Researchers work at a rare fish conservation center of the Dateng Gorge water conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 20, 2023. Dateng Gorge water conservancy project is under construction on a section of Qianjiang River in Guiping, south China's Guangxi, where is an important spawning field for migration fishes in Zhujiang River basin. In order to protect fishes and the biodiversity of aquatic life in the Zhujiang River basin, minimize the influence of the project on ecological environment, a research team of the project has carried out surveys, protection, rescue and artificial breeding on endangered, rare and cash fishes. Researchers have successfully bred nine species of rare fishes and released 8.66 million fish fry. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

(230521) -- GUIPING, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows the nature-imitated fishway of the auxiliary dam in Nanmu River, which is part of the Dateng Gorge water conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 20, 2023. Dateng Gorge water conservancy project is under construction on a section of Qianjiang River in Guiping, south China's Guangxi, where is an important spawning field for migration fishes in Zhujiang River basin. In order to protect fishes and the biodiversity of aquatic life in the Zhujiang River basin, minimize the influence of the project on ecological environment, a research team of the project has carried out surveys, protection, rescue and artificial breeding on endangered, rare and cash fishes. Researchers have successfully bred nine species of rare fishes and released 8.66 million fish fry. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

(230521) -- GUIPING, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Technicians test and compare water samples at a fish propagation station of the Dateng Gorge water conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 20, 2023. Dateng Gorge water conservancy project is under construction on a section of Qianjiang River in Guiping, south China's Guangxi, where is an important spawning field for migration fishes in Zhujiang River basin. In order to protect fishes and the biodiversity of aquatic life in the Zhujiang River basin, minimize the influence of the project on ecological environment, a research team of the project has carried out surveys, protection, rescue and artificial breeding on endangered, rare and cash fishes. Researchers have successfully bred nine species of rare fishes and released 8.66 million fish fry. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

(230521) -- GUIPING, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A technician sprays fish feed at a fish propagation station of the Dateng Gorge water conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 20, 2023. Dateng Gorge water conservancy project is under construction on a section of Qianjiang River in Guiping, south China's Guangxi, where is an important spawning field for migration fishes in Zhujiang River basin. In order to protect fishes and the biodiversity of aquatic life in the Zhujiang River basin, minimize the influence of the project on ecological environment, a research team of the project has carried out surveys, protection, rescue and artificial breeding on endangered, rare and cash fishes. Researchers have successfully bred nine species of rare fishes and released 8.66 million fish fry. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

(230521) -- GUIPING, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows the Dateng Gorge water conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 20, 2023. Dateng Gorge water conservancy project is under construction on a section of Qianjiang River in Guiping, south China's Guangxi, where is an important spawning field for migration fishes in Zhujiang River basin. In order to protect fishes and the biodiversity of aquatic life in the Zhujiang River basin, minimize the influence of the project on ecological environment, a research team of the project has carried out surveys, protection, rescue and artificial breeding on endangered, rare and cash fishes. Researchers have successfully bred nine species of rare fishes and released 8.66 million fish fry. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

(230521) -- GUIPING, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows the nature-imitated fishway of the auxiliary dam in Nanmu River, which is part of the Dateng Gorge water conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 20, 2023. Dateng Gorge water conservancy project is under construction on a section of Qianjiang River in Guiping, south China's Guangxi, where is an important spawning field for migration fishes in Zhujiang River basin. In order to protect fishes and the biodiversity of aquatic life in the Zhujiang River basin, minimize the influence of the project on ecological environment, a research team of the project has carried out surveys, protection, rescue and artificial breeding on endangered, rare and cash fishes. Researchers have successfully bred nine species of rare fishes and released 8.66 million fish fry. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

(230521) -- GUIPING, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Technicians conduct water quality monitor at a fish propagation station of the Dateng Gorge water conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 20, 2023. Dateng Gorge water conservancy project is under construction on a section of Qianjiang River in Guiping, south China's Guangxi, where is an important spawning field for migration fishes in Zhujiang River basin. In order to protect fishes and the biodiversity of aquatic life in the Zhujiang River basin, minimize the influence of the project on ecological environment, a research team of the project has carried out surveys, protection, rescue and artificial breeding on endangered, rare and cash fishes. Researchers have successfully bred nine species of rare fishes and released 8.66 million fish fry. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

(230521) -- GUIPING, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A technician looks at fish spawn at a fish propagation station of the Dateng Gorge water conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 20, 2023. Dateng Gorge water conservancy project is under construction on a section of Qianjiang River in Guiping, south China's Guangxi, where is an important spawning field for migration fishes in Zhujiang River basin. In order to protect fishes and the biodiversity of aquatic life in the Zhujiang River basin, minimize the influence of the project on ecological environment, a research team of the project has carried out surveys, protection, rescue and artificial breeding on endangered, rare and cash fishes. Researchers have successfully bred nine species of rare fishes and released 8.66 million fish fry. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

(230521) -- GUIPING, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Technicians conduct night monitor of the nature-imitated fishway of the auxiliary dam in Nanmu River, which is part of the Dateng Gorge water conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 20, 2023. Dateng Gorge water conservancy project is under construction on a section of Qianjiang River in Guiping, south China's Guangxi, where is an important spawning field for migration fishes in Zhujiang River basin. In order to protect fishes and the biodiversity of aquatic life in the Zhujiang River basin, minimize the influence of the project on ecological environment, a research team of the project has carried out surveys, protection, rescue and artificial breeding on endangered, rare and cash fishes. Researchers have successfully bred nine species of rare fishes and released 8.66 million fish fry. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

(230521) -- GUIPING, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A technician checks fish fry hatching containers at a fish propagation station of the Dateng Gorge water conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 20, 2023. Dateng Gorge water conservancy project is under construction on a section of Qianjiang River in Guiping, south China's Guangxi, where is an important spawning field for migration fishes in Zhujiang River basin. In order to protect fishes and the biodiversity of aquatic life in the Zhujiang River basin, minimize the influence of the project on ecological environment, a research team of the project has carried out surveys, protection, rescue and artificial breeding on endangered, rare and cash fishes. Researchers have successfully bred nine species of rare fishes and released 8.66 million fish fry. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIPING-DATENG GORGE WATER CONSERVANCY PROJECT (CN)

(230521) -- GUIPING, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A researcher works at a rare fish conservation center of the Dateng Gorge water conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 20, 2023. Dateng Gorge water conservancy project is under construction on a section of Qianjiang River in Guiping, south China's Guangxi, where is an important spawning field for migration fishes in Zhujiang River basin. In order to protect fishes and the biodiversity of aquatic life in the Zhujiang River basin, minimize the influence of the project on ecological environment, a research team of the project has carried out surveys, protection, rescue and artificial breeding on endangered, rare and cash fishes. Researchers have successfully bred nine species of rare fishes and released 8.66 million fish fry. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

Fish fry released in China's Shandong to help ecological protection

STORY: Fish fry released in China's Shandong to help ecological protection DATELINE: April 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: JINAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of fish fry releasing ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHAO CHANGLING, Party chief, Nansi Lake Management Committee 3. various of Weishan Lake STORYLINE: East China's Shandong Province has made efforts in promoting ecological protection by releasing fish fry into lakes. A fish fry releasing ceremony was held Saturday in Weishan Lake of Shandong's Weishan County. The ceremony is the 11th of its kind. Weishan Lake is the largest freshwater lake in northern China and a hub of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, a world heritage site. Weishan and three other lakes together form Nansi Lake and the locals often refer to Nansi Lake by its signature Weishan Lake. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHAO CHANGLING, Party chief, Nansi Lake Management Committee "At present, Nansi Lake is implementing a fishing ban. Releasing fish fry during this peri

Xi Jinping visits mangrove forests in China's Guangdong

STORY: Xi Jinping visits mangrove forests in China's Guangdong DATELINE: April 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:34 LOCATION: ZHANJIANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of mangrove forests 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG WEI, Deputy director of Zhanjiang Mangrove National Nature Reserve Administration 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XU WEINING, Party chief of Shiqiao Village in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province STORYLINE: Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Zhanjiang in Guangdong Province and learned about efforts in strengthening the protection of mangrove forests. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG WEI, Deputy director of Zhanjiang Mangrove National Nature Reserve Administration "President Xi asked about the mangrove forests and about what was there in the water. I told him that there were fish, shrimp, crabs and shellfish, and lots of other marine life. A very important purpose of protecting mangrove forests is to improve biodiversity and make the forests a preferred habitat for more species. I had two of these seed

Thousands of grey herons nest on Yellow River cliffs

STORY: Thousands of grey herons nest on Yellow River cliffs DATELINE: March 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: YUNCHENG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of grey herons 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAN JIJUN, Director of Pinglu Forestry and Grassland Development Center in Shanxi Province 3. various of grey herons STORYLINE: As the weather warms up in spring, a large number of grey herons have flocked to the cliffs in the Yellow River wetland in Pinglu County, China's Shanxi Province, to nest and breed. The grey heron is under second-class national protection. They mainly feed on fish and shrimp in shallow waters or swamps. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAN JIJUN, Director of Pinglu Forestry and Grassland Development Center in Shanxi Province "To ensure the safety of grey herons during their breeding season, we have designated the surrounding region with an area of more than 20 sq km as a protection and monitoring area for them. And during each year's breeding season, we will send many professional rang

CHINA-JIUJIANG-AQUATIC ORGANISM CONSERVATION CENTER (CN)

CHINA-JIUJIANG-AQUATIC ORGANISM CONSERVATION CENTER (CN)

(230104) -- JIUJIANG, Jan. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2022 shows a Chinese sucker fish at an aquatic organism conservation center to protect biodiversity in the Yangtze River and Poyang Lake, in Hukou County of Jiujiang City in east China's Jiangxi Province. TO GO WITH "12,000 endemic aquatic species specimens preserved in east China's new protection center" (Xinhua)

CHINA-JIUJIANG-AQUATIC ORGANISM CONSERVATION CENTER (CN)

CHINA-JIUJIANG-AQUATIC ORGANISM CONSERVATION CENTER (CN)

(230104) -- JIUJIANG, Jan. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2022 shows a bighead fish at an aquatic organism conservation center to protect biodiversity in the Yangtze River and Poyang Lake, in Hukou County of Jiujiang City in east China's Jiangxi Province. TO GO WITH "12,000 endemic aquatic species specimens preserved in east China's new protection center" (Xinhua)

Taiwan boats enter Japan's territorial waters near Senkakus

Taiwan boats enter Japan's territorial waters near Senkakus

YORON, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News plane shows a Taiwanese fishing boat raising a banner calling for the protection for the right to catch fish after it, and dozens of other Taiwanese fishing boats and Taiwanese surveillance ships, entered Japan's territorial waters on the morning of Sept. 25, 2012, off Uotsuri Island, one of the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands.

A glimpse of Liangping: int'l wetland city

STORY: A glimpse of Liangping: int'l wetland city DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wetlands in Liangping STORYLINE: Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing has been accredited by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city. It was among the 25 cities from 13 countries to be accredited last Thursday as international wetland cities during the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP14) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Liangping has been a "water town" since ancient times. It's crisscrossed by 408 rivers and dotted with 78 lakes, with wetlands covering about 11 percent of its total area. Liangping also shines in the protection and utilization of small and micro wetlands. Farmers grow rice, vegetables, lotus, fish, and shrimps in small and micro wetlands, including the district's many ponds and rice paddies. On the list of all the 43 international wetland cities worldwide are 13

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

(221109) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Migratory birds are pictured in the Shuanggui Lake national wetland park in Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing, Nov. 7, 2022. Liangping District won the "International Wetland City" from the Ramsar Convention this year. The district has built a national-level wetland park, Shuanggui Lake national wetland park. It also shines in the protection and utilization of small and micro wetlands. Farmers grew rice, vegetables, lotus, fish, and shrimps in small and micro wetlands, including the district's many ponds and rice paddies. Organic agriculture in such mini wetlands helped reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides. The scenic views also boosted ecological tourism to raise farmers' incomes. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

(221109) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An eastern spot-billed duck flies above the Shuanggui Lake national wetland park in Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing, Nov. 7, 2022. Liangping District won the "International Wetland City" from the Ramsar Convention this year. The district has built a national-level wetland park, Shuanggui Lake national wetland park. It also shines in the protection and utilization of small and micro wetlands. Farmers grew rice, vegetables, lotus, fish, and shrimps in small and micro wetlands, including the district's many ponds and rice paddies. Organic agriculture in such mini wetlands helped reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides. The scenic views also boosted ecological tourism to raise farmers' incomes. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

(221109) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Shuanggui Lake national wetland park in Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing, Nov. 7, 2022. Liangping District won the "International Wetland City" from the Ramsar Convention this year. The district has built a national-level wetland park, Shuanggui Lake national wetland park. It also shines in the protection and utilization of small and micro wetlands. Farmers grew rice, vegetables, lotus, fish, and shrimps in small and micro wetlands, including the district's many ponds and rice paddies. Organic agriculture in such mini wetlands helped reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides. The scenic views also boosted ecological tourism to raise farmers' incomes. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

(221109) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A grebe chick swims in a lake in the Shuanggui Lake national wetland park in Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing, Nov. 7, 2022. Liangping District won the "International Wetland City" from the Ramsar Convention this year. The district has built a national-level wetland park, Shuanggui Lake national wetland park. It also shines in the protection and utilization of small and micro wetlands. Farmers grew rice, vegetables, lotus, fish, and shrimps in small and micro wetlands, including the district's many ponds and rice paddies. Organic agriculture in such mini wetlands helped reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides. The scenic views also boosted ecological tourism to raise farmers' incomes. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

(221109) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A night heron flies above the Shuanggui Lake national wetland park in Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing, Nov. 7, 2022. Liangping District won the "International Wetland City" from the Ramsar Convention this year. The district has built a national-level wetland park, Shuanggui Lake national wetland park. It also shines in the protection and utilization of small and micro wetlands. Farmers grew rice, vegetables, lotus, fish, and shrimps in small and micro wetlands, including the district's many ponds and rice paddies. Organic agriculture in such mini wetlands helped reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides. The scenic views also boosted ecological tourism to raise farmers' incomes. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

(221109) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 7, 2022 shows the Shuanggui Lake national wetland park in Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing. Liangping District won the "International Wetland City" from the Ramsar Convention this year. The district has built a national-level wetland park, Shuanggui Lake national wetland park. It also shines in the protection and utilization of small and micro wetlands. Farmers grew rice, vegetables, lotus, fish, and shrimps in small and micro wetlands, including the district's many ponds and rice paddies. Organic agriculture in such mini wetlands helped reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides. The scenic views also boosted ecological tourism to raise farmers' incomes. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

(221109) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 7, 2022 shows the Shuanggui Lake national wetland park in Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing. Liangping District won the "International Wetland City" from the Ramsar Convention this year. The district has built a national-level wetland park, Shuanggui Lake national wetland park. It also shines in the protection and utilization of small and micro wetlands. Farmers grew rice, vegetables, lotus, fish, and shrimps in small and micro wetlands, including the district's many ponds and rice paddies. Organic agriculture in such mini wetlands helped reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides. The scenic views also boosted ecological tourism to raise farmers' incomes. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-WETLANDS (CN)

(221109) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A cormorant perches on a branch in the Shuanggui Lake national wetland park in Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing, Nov. 7, 2022. Liangping District won the "International Wetland City" from the Ramsar Convention this year. The district has built a national-level wetland park, Shuanggui Lake national wetland park. It also shines in the protection and utilization of small and micro wetlands. Farmers grew rice, vegetables, lotus, fish, and shrimps in small and micro wetlands, including the district's many ponds and rice paddies. Organic agriculture in such mini wetlands helped reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides. The scenic views also boosted ecological tourism to raise farmers' incomes. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)