Jun 16, 2026

Chinese scientists have discovered a large population of endangered green sea turtles, a national first-class protected species, in the seagrass beds of Huangyan Dao lagoon. Preliminary observations indicate that the population exceeds 50 individuals. The finding highlights the positive impact of conservation efforts in the Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve in protecting the island’s marine ecosystem and its rare wildlife resources. 

The discovery was made by a comprehensive scientific expedition team from the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, which studies the development, evolution and ecological resilience of Huangyan Dao, according to a statement received by the Global Times from the scientific expedition team. 

In recent years, the well-managed seagrass beds developed in soft sediment seabed zones in Huangyan Dao are thriving, providing key food sources for green sea turtles.

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