Fishing ban helps Yangtze breathe easier
Ongoing moratorium sees sturgeon thrive as former fishermen discover new paths
China Daily |
Updated: 2026-03-16 08:58
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In Sichuan province, more than 10,000 fishing boats made their exit from the Yangtze by September 2020, as 16,480 fishermen turned to new careers.
A 10-year ban on commercial fishing was enacted over the entire Yangtze reaches since Jan 1, 2021.
