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Core Insights - The 54th World Environment Day was marked by the release of the 2024 ecological environment status report in Beihai, Guangxi, highlighting significant achievements in biodiversity protection and ecological conservation efforts [1][3] Group 1: Biodiversity and Ecological Protection - Beihai has strengthened the regulation of natural protected areas and ecological protection red lines, leading to a notable increase in biodiversity, with mangrove areas reaching 4,701.59 hectares, ranking first in Guangxi and second nationally [1] - Over 70 Bryde's whales have been identified in the waters around Weizhou Island, indicating a healthy marine ecosystem [1] Group 2: Ecological Restoration Initiatives - In 2024, Beihai will implement the "Green Shield 2024" special inspection, addressing 42 issues and completing rectifications for 25 of them, with the remaining issues scheduled for timely resolution [3] - The city plans to restore 484.5 hectares of existing mangroves and create 170 hectares of new mangroves, alongside efforts to combat illegal activities affecting wildlife [3] Group 3: Legal and Regulatory Actions - Beihai has handled 42 public interest litigation cases in the ecological environment and resource protection sector, including 37 administrative and 5 civil cases, with 4 lawsuits filed [3] - The city issued administrative penalty decisions for 28 environmental violations, amounting to over 3.5 million yuan in fines, and referred 2 cases of suspected environmental pollution crimes to criminal investigation [3]