The ninth Fishing ban in South China Sea in 2007,from June 1 to August 1, end today.The fishing ban covered two fishing grounds in China:Beibu Gulf fishing ground and South China Sea offing fishing ground. 

Fishing resources in South China Sea,which contains one-fourth of China's aquatic products, had been gradually reduced due to over fishing in the 80-90's last century,The nine years' fishing ban is an effort for fishing resources preservation.  

 

Fishermen prepare for the first sailing

 

 

First harvest

 

 

Collecting fish

 

 

Hauling fish