央媒：长江禁渔后，有不法分子在上游跨界江段用新设备“夜捕”

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of a 10-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River has led to a significant reduction in illegal fishing activities, but new challenges have emerged as criminals adapt their methods to exploit economic incentives and improved fish populations [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Impact - Since the fishing ban began on January 1, 2021, illegal fishing cases have decreased significantly due to enhanced policy enforcement and public awareness campaigns [1]. - From 2022 to September 2025, Chongqing reported 1,939 illegal fishing cases, with the incidence rate in the Yangtze River segment dropping from 53% in 2022 to 9.7% [2]. Group 2: New Illegal Fishing Tactics - Criminals are now using advanced technology such as drones, night vision devices, and diving suits to conduct illegal fishing, making their activities more covert [1][2]. - Reports indicate that illegal fishing operations are increasingly organized, with clear divisions of labor among members for tasks such as lookout, fishing, and sales [2][4]. Group 3: Economic Incentives - The high market price for wild Yangtze fish, with common species priced between 40-60 yuan per kilogram and rare species like the Yangtze sturgeon fetching much higher prices, continues to drive illegal fishing activities [4]. - The recovery of fish populations has made illegal fishing more lucrative, with criminals able to catch large quantities in a short time [4]. Group 4: Enforcement Challenges - Despite a decrease in overall illegal fishing cases, the emergence of high-tech methods poses new challenges for law enforcement [6]. - Regulatory efforts are hampered in areas where jurisdictional boundaries overlap, leading to weaker enforcement in those regions [4][6]. Group 5: Recommendations for Improvement - Experts suggest enhancing cross-regional law enforcement collaboration and improving the integration of administrative and legal actions to address illegal fishing effectively [7]. - The establishment of a comprehensive monitoring network utilizing AI and advanced surveillance technology is recommended to improve oversight in vulnerable areas [7][8].