Nansha releases 2.29 million fries into Pearl River estuary

On the occasion of World Ocean Day on June 8, 2.29 million fries covering nine fish species, including Chinese sucker, grass carp, carp, and black snapper were released by the Nansha agriculture and rural affairs bureau into the Pearl River estuary for proliferation.

The annual release activity aims to enrich local fishing resources, promote ecological environment protection and biodiversity, as well as increase public awareness of marine resource preservation. Since 2006, Nansha has released more than 146 million fries, including black carp, grass carp, silver carp, bighead carp, Chinese sturgeons, flathead grey mullets, greasy-back shrimps, carps, yellow fin snapper, and Chinese sucker.

Working staff release fries into the Pearl River estuary. [Photo/gznsnews.com.cn]

Located at the estuary of the Humen, Jiaomen, Hongqimen, and Hengmen waterways, Nansha is bestowed with advantageous aquaculture resources. The district's aquaculture breeding areas reached 103,300 mu (6,887 hectares) in 2019, accounting for 30 percent of Guangzhou's total. Its aquaculture output value, which was recorded at 3.79 billion yuan ($535.53 million) last year, ranked first in the city.