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China’s ‘Canal Project Of The Century’ Build For $10 Billion Nears Launch
The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in South China is poised to inaugurate the Pinglu Canal, a $10 billion infrastructure project often referred to as “The Canal Project Of The Century.” This ambitious undertaking aims to establish direct river-to-sea transport, significantly impacting regional logistics and potentially influencing broader maritime trade routes. The canal's development raises important considerations regarding international waterways and environmental impact, aligning with discussions explored in our related article, "International legal regulation of marine plastic pollution." Further developments are being closely monitored.
Functional connectivity in China’s coastal MPAs: modeling critical corridors and restoration zones for economic fish under climate change
Climate change is fundamentally reshaping marine ecosystems, disrupting functional connectivity within protected area networks. A recent study utilized ensemble species distribution models to assess these shifts across 193 coastal Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in China, projecting habitat suitability for eight economically important fish species under various climate scenarios. Results reveal diverging responses among species, highlighting a critical misalignment between static MPA networks and dynamic connectivity needs.