China, the largest coastal nation bordering the South China Sea, has made significant strides in protecting the marine environment. Over the past five years, the region's biodiversity and ecological health have seen remarkable improvements.
Recent data shows that the diversity of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and large benthic organisms in coastal waters has remained stable or even increased. Monitoring efforts have expanded, yielding positive results. Around the Xisha Islands, nearly 50 species of live corals have been identified, with coral coverage of 21.5 percent. About 120 species of reef fish have also been identified, indicating a thriving coral reef ecosystem.
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Graphics: Biodiversity and ecological health in the South China Sea
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