Hey news fam! Exciting updates from the Chinese mainland: The South China Sea Development Research Institute under the Ministry of Natural Resources has just released its first comprehensive survey report on the coral reef ecosystems of Tiexian Jiao and Niu'e Jiao.
Using cutting-edge satellite remote sensing and on-site field investigations, the report dives into the formation processes of these underwater marvels and reveals some striking differences between the two areas.
Tiexian Jiao is facing major challenges. The study highlights several key issues:
- A dramatic 68.9% decline in reef-building coral cover from 2016 to 2024 🌊
- Extremely low coral coverage with limited species diversity 🐠
- Unauthorized fishing activities by foreign vessels, with evidence linking some actions to the Philippines, plus illegal construction on China's Zhongye Dao marked by discarded items with Filipino inscriptions
In contrast, the coral reef ecosystem of Niu'e Jiao is in much better shape, boasting an average coral coverage of 37.7% and generally good habitat quality.
This detailed study not only delivers scientific insights but also underscores the urgent need to protect our natural environments against issues like illegal fishing and environmental degradation.
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China issues first report on ecosystems of Tiexian Jiao, Niu'e Jiao
cgtn.com
