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The protagonists of this case are two licensed fishermen named Jia and Wang. Originally, they were supposed to be excellent citizens of Guangyuan City, but in the context of the Yangtze River fishing ban, they faced the dilemma of living in embarrassment and chose the road of no return to illegal fishing.
In the middle of the night, Jia and Wang quietly drove a fishing boat and dived into the dark Yangtze River to carry out fishing activities. They knowingly flouted the law and caused immeasurable damage to the ecological environment.
After all, they will not escape the close scrutiny of law enforcement.
On a cold April night, when the police arrived at the scene, Jia and Wang were desperately trying to escape by boat, trying to escape from the pursuit. But in the end, they couldn't escape justice and were arrested.
On their boat, the police seized more than 700 kilograms of various rare wild fish from the Yangtze River, which shows the scale of their crimes.
What's even more shocking is that in the subsequent search of the suspect's residence, 4 national second-class protected animals - baby fish were found. This undoubtedly made Jia and Wang's charges worse.
Afterwards, under great pressure, Jia and Wang finally realized their mistakes and voluntarily surrendered. At the same time, their other two accomplices, the culprits Luo and Hu, were also successfully arrested by the police.
In the course of the subsequent trial, all the crimes of this illegal fishing gang were revealed. Not only did they suffer the criminal punishment they deserved, but they were also ordered to pay up to 2.31 million yuan in ecological compensation.
This undoubtedly demonstrates the fairness and strictness of the law and the firm determination to protect the ecological environment.
Happily, the huge compensation money was eventually used to purchase 60,000 fish fry and release them back into the Yangtze River to make up for the ecological losses caused by their destructive actions.
This victory in the fight against illegal fishing has undoubtedly added a ray of hope to the future development of the Yangtze River.
Prosperity of yesteryear
In this exciting story of the Yangtze River fishing ban, nothing is more gratifying than the gratifying results of this policy.
In the third spring and autumn of the 10-year ban on fishing in the Yangtze River, a gratifying news has spread throughout the country.
The sight that this old man witnessed with his own eyes was really stunning. I saw that the river below the bridge was densely packed with all kinds of fish swimming and playing happily, which made people dizzy.
These schools of fish are so concentrated that the otherwise clear water of the river is dyed a deep black. From afar, there are layers of fish swimming in the turbulent Yangtze River.
Sometimes, some giant fish leap out of the water and proudly show off their heroic posture, attracting the admiration of spectators on both sides of the strait.
Such a scene undoubtedly declares the great effectiveness of the Yangtze River fishing ban policy. Rare fish, which were once on the verge of extinction, are slowly recovering and regaining their former glory.
And the most eye-catching, of course, is the finless porpoise, known as the "giant panda in the water".
According to statistics, before the ban on fishing in the Yangtze River, the number of this endangered animal was only 1,012. However, at a press conference of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in 2022, we learned that the total number of finless porpoises has increased to 1,249.
This is undoubtedly gratifying news, highlighting the continuous improvement of the ecological environment of the Yangtze River.
In order to get a glimpse of these rare creatures, on the second anniversary of the ban on fishing in the Yangtze River, the staff in charge of fishery supervision were conducting routine inspections when they unexpectedly found a large group of finless porpoises playing happily on the river.
This is undoubtedly an unprecedented surprise for them, because since the implementation of the fishing ban, it has been difficult for these mysterious aquatic creatures to reappear.
Watching them leap up and down the waves, proudly showing off their heroic posture, people can't help but feel sincerely gratified. The recovery of these rare species is undoubtedly due to the implementation of the 10-year fishing ban policy on the Yangtze River.
After several years of recuperation, the resources of the Yangtze River are gradually regaining their former prosperity, all of which confirms the wise decision to impose a fishing ban in the first place.
Livelihood worries
Although the Yangtze River fishing ban has achieved such remarkable results, it has also put enormous pressure on the lives of the 230,000 fishermen who have been dependent on the fishing industry for their livelihoods.
For them, the fishing ban is undoubtedly a heavy blow. In the past, they could earn about 1,000 yuan a day just by fishing, but now the income from a whole year's work may not be as much as that of working outside.
The most pressing question they face today is how to sustain themselves.
What is even more worrying is that these fishermen are generally composed of the post-60s generation, and even the younger generation is close to 40 years old. On the one hand, this reflects that fishing is an industry that requires long-term accumulation of rich experience, and few young people are willing to participate in it; On the other hand, it also means that they generally have a low level of education, and once they are out of the familiar water work, it is difficult to find other livelihood skills.
This has undoubtedly become a thorny social issue. But the good news is that the government hasn't given up on these troubled fishermen. Cadres at all levels have taken the initiative to visit their homes, patiently understand their practical difficulties, and actively introduce various support policies.
For example, in Luzhou City, Sichuan Province, local fishermen have skillfully used their years of expertise to transform into a booming freshwater aquaculture industry, and have established a cooperative organization to effectively solve their own employment problems through diversified development paths.
In addition, some cities have also begun to try to develop fishing tourism, cleverly integrating the otherwise mundane fishing activities into tourism, and attracting a large number of tourists with unique regional customs and delicious food.
This not only allowed the former fishermen to find a new way out, but also allowed the general public to feel the charm of the Yangtze River ecology, which is conducive to arousing everyone's awareness of environmental protection.
It can be said that with the joint support of the government and all sectors of society, these fishermen who once relied on fishing for their livelihood are gradually getting out of the predicament and regaining hope for life.
While the fishing ban has brought many challenges to their livelihoods, it has also created many new opportunities. As long as they have the courage to innovate, they will be able to find a new path of development and achieve their own career transformation.
The rebirth of the finless porpoise
It is reassuring to note that with the implementation of the fishing ban, the finless porpoise population continues to recover. According to statistics, at a press conference of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in February 2022, we learned that the total number of finless porpoises has increased from 1,012 before the ban was imposed to 1,249, which is undoubtedly gratifying news.
In order to see the true face of these "giant pandas in the water", on the second anniversary of the ban on fishing in the Yangtze River, the staff in charge of fishery supervision was during a routine inspection, and unexpectedly found a large group of finless porpoises playing on the river.
This is undoubtedly an unprecedented surprise for them, because since the implementation of the fishing ban, it has been difficult for these mysterious creatures to reappear.
I saw these finless porpoises sometimes jumping out of the waves, proudly showing their heroic posture, sometimes chasing and playing in the water, and shuttling freely in the turbulent Yangtze River.
Looking at their cheerful appearance, people can't help but feel heartfelt relief.
As carnivorous creatures in the Yangtze River Basin, the colony of the finless porpoise will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the surrounding ecological environment, helping to maintain the ecological balance of the entire water.
Because of this, people should strengthen their awareness of the protection of this beautiful river, and jointly care for these rare species, so that they can survive and reproduce in peace.
It is heartening to note that since the implementation of the Yangtze River fishing ban, not only finless porpoises, but also some ordinary fish stocks have been gradually recovering. Near the Huangbi Bridge in Anhui Province, a local elder confirmed that he had never seen such an abundance of fish frolicking in the river.
The dense schools of fish have almost dyed the originally clear river water a deep black, which can really be described as "full of fish". This makes people sigh that the positive results of the Yangtze River fishing ban policy have begun to take shape.
Fishing ban policy
It is these exciting news that make us full of expectations for the future of the Yangtze River. Today, people's awareness of the conservation of biodiversity in the Yangtze River basin has reached a new level, which is undoubtedly the driving force for us to move forward.
At present, the mainland government has issued a 10-year ban on fishing in the Yangtze River, which can be called a wise decision. Under the guidance of this policy, we are moving step by step towards the great goal of protecting the ecological environment of the Yangtze River.
From the initial crackdown on illegal fishing, to the steady recovery of fish stocks, and the continuous increase in the population of the endangered finless porpoise, this policy is a testament to the foresight of this policy.
It is for this reason that the government has decisively issued a fishing ban to address the root cause of the problem, which is undoubtedly a wise move. In just a few years, we have already witnessed a significant improvement in the ecological environment of the Yangtze River, which makes people look forward to the future even more.
However, we must also be soberly aware that the road to protecting the Yangtze River is not all smooth sailing. In the process, there will always be some unscrupulous people who try to break through the bottom line and illegally catch rare fish.
It is in this context that Jia, Wang and others will be seized and severely punished. But we also need to see that the government and all sectors of society have not given up on these fishermen, but have taken the initiative to help them make a career transition and get back on the right track.
At the same time, this also gives each of us a profound enlightenment: only by actively protecting the natural environment on which we depend can we achieve the harmonious coexistence of man and nature.
To sum up, the ban on fishing in the Yangtze River is undoubtedly a just move that benefits the broad masses of the people. In this great battle to protect the ecological environment of the Yangtze River, not only rare species have been effectively saved, but also endangered fish resources have been significantly restored; At the same time, the vast number of fishermen who originally relied on fishing for their livelihood have also found a new way out of development and regained hope for life through the joint efforts of the government and society.
Let us work together to build a green home, so that the Yangtze River will always stand in the world and become our common pride!