18:56 28.08.2019
China drafts law to combat illegal fishing, safeguard stocks
China’s agriculture ministry has invited the public to draft an agreement to prevent illegal fishing and depletion of coastal fish stocks. Currently China is struggling to remedy damage done by overdevelopment of its rivers and lakes. Fish stocks are suffering from industrial pollution and habitat disruptions caused by dams and water diversions. Some species, such as the Chinese sturgeon, remain on the brink of extinction. China will also prepare a blacklist for lawbreaking vessels, both domestic and foreign.
Source: Reuters