Fishing bans imposed on Pearl, Yangtze to help declining stock

Seasonal fishing bans will be imposed on the Pearl River and the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in April.

The move is part of China's efforts to rescue its declining wild fishing resources, and is in addition to bans in six other provinces and regions.

A 2-month ban will cover the 2,400-kilometer Pearl River, China's third-longest river, as well as its tributaries and some lakes.