The much-anticipated fishing season began at Jimiya fishing port in Qingdao West Coast New Area on Sept 1. As the four-month summer fishing moratorium in the Yellow and Bohai seas ended, fishing boats gathered in the port sounded their horns proudly at noon before setting out orderly into the open sea.

Amid splashing waves and high hopes, the fleet sailed toward fishing grounds to cast the first catch of the golden autumn, aiming to bring back the freshest harvest of the season. The return of fishing not only promises delicious seafood but also revitalizes the local maritime economy.

The fishing ban ends in the Yellow and Bohai seas, with boats setting sail from the Jimiya fishing port, Qingdao West Coast New Area. [Photo/IC]

As the noontime horn sounds, fishing boats from Qingdao whistle in unison and sail into the open sea. [Photo/IC]

Charging through the waves, Qingdao fishermen head toward the fishing grounds with all their might. [Photo/IC]

The golden autumn's first net has been cast, bringing back the season's freshest catch to locals. [Photo/IC]