Flocks of Chinese white dolphins appear in Guangdong

时间：2006-10-19 06:07:05

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Chinanews, Oct. 18 - Some Chinese white dolphins recently appeared playing in groups at the Zhanjiang Port-Leizhou Bay area in Guangdong. Experts say that there are altogether 300 Chinese white-flag dolphins and their total number is only next to those appearing at the Pearl River estuary1.

 

The coastal2 area from the Leizhou Bay to Zhanjiang Port is regarded as the fifth habitat for Chinese white dolphins. The number of Chinese white dolphins here, about 300 according to experts, is only next to that in the Pearl River estuary, ranking second in the country.

 

Chinese white dolphin is a marine3 animal designated for first-class protection in China. It has already been listed as an endangered species in China. Chinese white dolphin has an important scientific value in military and medical fields.

 
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1 estuary ynuxs     
n.河口，江口
参考例句：
  • We live near the Thames estuary.我们的住处靠近泰晤士河入海口。
  • The ship has touched bottom.The estuary must be shallower than we thought.船搁浅了。这河口的水比我们想像的要浅。
2 coastal WWiyh     
adj.海岸的，沿海的，沿岸的
参考例句：
  • The ocean waves are slowly eating away the coastal rocks.大海的波浪慢慢地侵蚀着岸边的岩石。
  • This country will fortify the coastal areas.该国将加强沿海地区的防御。
3 marine 77Izo     
adj.海的；海生的；航海的；海事的；n.水兵
参考例句：
  • Marine creatures are those which live in the sea. 海洋生物是生存在海里的生物。
  • When the war broke out,he volunteered for the Marine Corps.战争爆发时，他自愿参加了海军陆战队。

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