Fishermen sort their nets in a port in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province on July 24, 2025. In recent days, coastal fishermen in the city have been intensifying efforts to prepare their fishing boats, load nets and gear, and replenish supplies in anticipation of the upcoming fishing season. On August 1, a three-month seasonal fishing ban will end in parts of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea. Photo: VCG