2022 Xiamen Recreational Boat Fishing Invitational Tournament held in Xiamen
The 2022 Xiamen Recreational Boat Fishing Invitational Tournament was smoothly held in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province on Nov 12-13, attracting 39 anglers.
The participants drew for teams to compete for three categories of awards: the total weight of porgy, the total weight of general fish, the heaviest porgy.
As one of the supporting activities of the 2022 World Ocean Week in Xiamen, the competition provides a platform for offshore fishing lovers to demonstrate their fishing techniques.
The event was designed to enhance people's understanding of the achievements the city of Xiamen has made in restoring marine biodiversity through fish release over the past 20 years, making them realize the importance of protecting marine environment and marine life.
Supported by Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Ocean Development, Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Sports, and the Culture and Tourism Bureau of Huli District People's Government, the event was organized by Xiamen Recreational Angling Association and co-organized by Xiamen Fujian and Taiwan Central Fishing Port Construction and Development Co., Ltd. and the Xiamen Branch of the Agricultural Bank of China.