🌊 Deep in the heart of east China's Fujian Province lies Ningde, a coastal gem that's making waves in sustainable fishing! 🐟 Once upon a time, the large yellow croaker—a fishy superstar endemic to China's waters—swam these seas in abundance. But since the 1970s, overfishing led to a dramatic decline in their numbers, turning this aquatic tale into a real-life \"Finding Nemo\" sequel. 😢
But fear not! 🚀 Over the past few decades, a squad of government departments, savvy scientists, and dedicated fishermen teamed up Avengers-style to bring back the golden era of the yellow croaker. Their mission? Promote scientific cultivation and give the aquatic environment a much-needed glow-up. ✨
Flash forward to July 2018, and Ningde decided to make a splash with comprehensive seawater management and innovative fish breeding transformations. 🌐 By clarifying seawater ownership rights and implementing a grid-based management plan, they crafted a new order for marine farming—think \"Aquaman\" meets urban planning! 🏙️🌊
Not to be outdone, Xiapu County jumped on board the sustainability ship the same year. 🚢 Launching a thorough drive to standardize and preserve mariculture, they rolled out strategies to manage seawater comprehensively and upgrade fish breeding practices. And get this—they swapped out those old foam floaters for environmentally friendly ones! 🌱 Talk about a glow-up! ✌️
Today, Ningde's revamped fish farms are not just a win for the environment but also a beacon of hope for sustainable development. 🌟 With the large yellow croaker making a comeback, it's a fin-tastic success story that shows what teamwork and innovation can achieve. 🐟💪
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