Dancing with the whales

But Chen Mo still has some concerns over the future of the Bryde's whale. Some human activities pose great threats to their survival: tourists take legal fishing boats to watch whales privately in the name of fishing; many fishing boats cruise at night near the forbidden waters, and fishermen use bright light to trap the whale's main fish prey; the increasingly prosperous island tourism has caused the water quality of the surrounding sea to deteriorate.

Faced with these situations, the guardians have worked closely with the government to promote popular science to local fishermen, students and tourists. A marine education textbook is also being prepared. Efforts are being made by the government and the guardians to protect the Bryde's whale while serving the interests of the local people.

This story is translated by Zhang lei.