South China Sea resumes fishing after three-month moratorium

The fishing season began in the South China Sea on Friday with over 100 vessels setting sail for their first catch after the annual summer fishing moratorium came to an end.

The summer fishing break for the South China Sea lasted from May 1 to August 16 this year. The nationwide suspension of fishing has been in place since 1995, implemented to protect the marine environment and fishery resources, and cover