[Explanation] On August 9, the 2020 South China Sea turtle release event was held in the waters near Boundary Island Island in Lingshui Li Autonomous County, Hainan Province. 99 rescued and recovered turtles were released to the sea. It is understood that the 99 sea turtles released this time were confiscated by law enforcement agencies and rescued by accidental arrest and grounding. They have been properly treated and rewilded by professional institutions and have the ability to survive in the wild. 10 of them have positioning and tracking chips. By tracing the migration path of sea turtles, understand the living habits and habitat ecology of sea turtles.
[Concurrent] Han Xu, Deputy Director, Fisheries and Fisheries Administration, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China
One of the functions of our positioning is to further understand the living habits of these sea turtles. Regarding its spawning and habitat, we can help scientists to understand its ecology and living habits with greater significance, and also help our protection. . We say that to protect a species, we must have a comprehensive understanding of its life and ecology. In addition, we are also very helpful to its artificial breeding. Therefore, for this species, we use this form of satellite positioning, which may be a better way.
[Explanation] In recent years, all walks of life and the general public have become more and more aware of the protection and rescue of wild animals, and there have been more and more multiplication and release activities. Han Xu, deputy director of the Fisheries and Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, reminded that multiplication and release are not simple. Scientific release and reintroduction are required. Do not blindly avoid the invasion of alien species and genetic pollution.
[Concurrent] Han Xu, Deputy Director, Fisheries and Fisheries Administration, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China
Proliferation and release is also such a concept. Not all species are suitable for proliferation and release in all waters of the country. Some seawater cannot be placed in fresh water, nor can fresh water be placed in sea water. Whether these species are invasive alien species, we release After returning, it may cause some damage and impact on the ecology. In addition, the species that we release into natural waters must be indigenous species that live locally, and these species are not artificially bred and hybrid species, and they all avoid genetic pollution to the ecology.
[Explanation] How do people and all walks of life carry out scientific multiplication and release activities? Han Xu said that he can seek help and obtain consent from the local fishery authority.
[Concurrent] Han Xu, Deputy Director, Fisheries and Fisheries Administration, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China
If citizens want to release these species, they must obtain their consent from the local fishery authority, so that our multiplication and release activities will be more scientific.
Li Yufan reports from Lingshui, Hainan
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