China starts summer-long annual fishing ban in coastal waters
- 5 years ago
China has imposed a summer fishing ban from May 1, 2019, covering the Bohai Sea, the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea and the South China Sea above the 12th parallel north. The ban aims to improve marine ecology and maintain sustainable fishing. Domestic and foreign fishing boats will be monitored 24-7 by China’s coastguard which will be on the lookout for any violations. Despite the economic impact of the months-long restriction, some fishermen voiced support for the ban’s aim of helping their…