Although a fishing ban sign is posted on the riverbank, those notices have failed to stop the illegal fishing.
 
Many people are fishing illegally along a section of Sanya River, creating environmental concerns.

At the Sanya Bridge and Yuechuan Bridge sections, a crowd of anglers can be found within every meter.   

On the Yuechuan Bridge sections, a crowd of anglers can be found within every meter.
 
Although a fishing ban sign is posted on the riverbank, those notices have failed to stop the illegal fishing.

An angler said about 4 kilos of fish can be caught in a few afternoon hours. The angler said some people ignore the sign and continue to capture fish with fishing rods.

 
 

Anglers also catch young, small fish, which could threaten the livelihood of migrant birds in the region.
  
Anglers also catch young, small fish, which could threaten the livelihood of migrant birds in the region.

The river flows through central Sanya. The city’s government and residents have long been concerned about its water quality and landscapes. After years of efforts to improve its ecological condition, the river has become much cleaner and clearer, making it a nice place for jogging, sightseeing and relaxing

 
SOURCE: WOS Team
 
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