Core Insights - The successful ecological scheduling experiment for the Chinese sturgeon marks a significant breakthrough in species protection, transitioning from artificial breeding to natural spawning in the wild [1][2] Group 1: Experiment Overview - The experiment was conducted by the Yangtze River Water Resources Commission in collaboration with the Three Gorges Group, resulting in the collection of approximately 300 fertilized eggs and over 30 fry in the Yanzhiba water area of Yichang, Hubei [1] - The ecological scheduling involved innovative methods such as "open channel diversion + flow pumps + ecological flow supplementation" to create suitable conditions for natural reproduction while balancing multiple demands including water supply, ecology, navigation, and power supply [1] Group 2: Operational Details - From November 25 to December 8, 2025, the Three Gorges and Gezhouba cascade hydropower stations optimized their scheduling plan, increasing the outflow from Gezhouba to 8,000-10,000 cubic meters per second, successfully adjusting the water flow speed in the Yanzhiba test area to the suitable range of 0.5-1.0 meters per second [2] - This experiment not only demonstrated the successful spawning of artificially bred sturgeon in a natural environment but also validated the wild breeding potential of these fish, marking a critical transition in the conservation efforts for the Chinese sturgeon [2] Group 3: Future Directions - The Yangtze River Water Resources Commission plans to continue collaborating with the Three Gorges Group to deepen research on water conditions, temperature, and fish behavior, while optimizing the ecological scheduling experiment for natural spawning [2] - The ongoing efforts aim to enhance the comprehensive benefits of water engineering, strengthen the ecological safety barrier of the Yangtze River, and promote biodiversity protection and ecological restoration in aquatic life [2]