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Story summary
- The Yangtze River in China shows ecological recovery halfway through the 10-year fishing ban enacted in 2021.
- The initiative has doubled fish biomass and improved species health.
- Over 111,000 fishing vessels were recalled to support the initiative.
- Significant investments supported the effort.
- Despite positive outcomes, long-term sustainability remains uncertain as public willingness to sacrifice short-term benefits is being assessed.
