date:Jun 07, 2012
The bureau issued a circular on Thursday notifying the public that the fishing ban will last until September 16 on the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea between 35 degrees and 26'30 degrees north latitude. And the ban will end on August 1 on parts of the East China Sea south of the zone.
The circular said more than 50,000 fishing boats will be moored at ports during the fishing ban.
The fishing ban aimed at protecting fish during their egg-laying season is currently in effect on the South Chin