MA Youxiang, vice minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs,engaged with Prof. CAO Wenxuan, a renowned CAS member, to gather insights on Yangtze River ecological protection.(Credit: IHB)

MA Youxiang, vice minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, led a delegation to the Institute of Hydrobiology (IHB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) on September 30, 2024, to assess progress in Yangtze River conservation and aquaculture innovation. The delegation included YI Yanrong, deputy director of the Fishery Administration Supervision and Management Office of the Yangtze River Basin of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

The visit featured tours of the Museum of Hydrobiological Sciences, the Museum of Historical Development, and the Baiji Dolphinarium, where the group reviewed IHB’s contributions to the Yangtze River’s ten-year fishing ban and explored recent advancements in aquatic species innovation and sustainable aquaculture technologies.

Ma engaged with Prof. CAO Wenxuan, a renowned CAS member, to gather insights on Yangtze River ecological protection. He also expressed deep appreciation for Cao’s exceptional contributions to the success of the fishing ban, recognizing the 90-year-old scholar’s lifetime of dedication to conservation efforts.

In a separate session, Prof. GUI Jianfang, another CAS member, highlighted the institute’s achievements in fish genetics, germplasm innovation, and the development of new aquaculture breeds and lines.

The delegation was joined by key officials from Hubei Province and Wuhan City, reflecting the collaborative effort among national, regional, and municipal stakeholders in advancing ecological protection and sustainable fisheries management.

Prof. GUI Jianfang, another CAS member, highlighted the institute’s achievements in fish genetics, germplasm innovation, and the development of new aquaculture breeds and lines.(Credit: IHB)

MA Youxiang, vice minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs,visited the Museum of Hydrobiological Sciences. (Credit: IHB)

MA Youxiang, vice minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, visited the Museum of Historical Development. (Credit: IHB) 

MA Youxiang, vice minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, visited the Baiji Dolphinarium.(Credit: IHB)