FlyOverChina | Spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in NE China's Liaoning-Xinhua
FlyOverChina | Spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in NE China's Liaoning
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2024-04-16 14:52:46
PANJIN, April 16 (Xinhua) -- As temperature rises, spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, are entering their active period.
Liaodong Bay, which is situated at the northernmost end of the ice-covered area in Chinese waters, represents the southernmost breeding area among the eight breeding zones for spotted seals worldwide.
Designated as a national first-level protected wildlife species, spotted seals are the only pinniped marine mammals that breed in Chinese waters.
According to statistics, the population of spotted seals in Liaodong Bay has shown a steady upward trend year by year. It is estimated that this year's population will increase by about 20% compared to last year.
Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)A spotted seal is seen in waters of Sandaogou in Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)A spotted seal is seen in waters of Sandaogou in Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)An aerial drone photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows spotted seals resting on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)An aerial drone photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows spotted seals resting on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
