🌊 September 25 marks World Maritime Day 2025, themed "Our ocean, our obligation, our opportunity." It's a reminder that protecting our blue planet is both a duty and a chance to innovate together.
🏞️ At the top of China's map lies Liaodong Bay, the northernmost bay in China. Stretching over 1,200 km of coastline, it's part of the Bohai Sea, linking to the Yellow Sea through the Bohai Strait. From winter to early spring, thick ice blankets the bay, but beneath the frozen surface, life thrives.
🐦 Ever heard of "bird waves"? Each spring, waves of seabirds flock to the bay's rich waters after long migrations. In Panjin City's Liaohe River Estuary, these birds share the stage with spotted seals, swimming in the estuary's unique environment.
🦭 The spotted seal is a first-class state-protected species, and Liaodong Bay is one of its major breeding grounds. Local authorities and conservation groups are on the front lines: they monitor habitats, rescue orphaned pups, and work tirelessly to keep the bay's ecosystem healthy.
✨ Liaodong Bay's guardians show that caring for marine life can spark creativity and cooperation—like a real-life nature squad. As young global citizens, we can cheer on these efforts—our ocean is calling! 💙
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Guardians of the blue planet: Preserving rare species in Liaodong Bay
cgtn.com
