Meet Huang Hongbo – a 50-year guardian of Beidao Island’s marine life in the South China Sea. 🌴 With hands weathered by time and tide, he’s rescued up to 400 sea turtles in a single year, nursing injured reptiles and releasing them back into turquoise waters. Now, his son Huang Cheng is stepping into his father’s sandy footsteps, powered by a community rallying behind marine conservation.
🏝️ 'This isn’t just a hobby – it’s our duty to the ocean,' says Huang Hongbo, who’s watched coral reefs fade and plastic pollution rise over decades. His son, armed with drones and Gen-Z passion, tracks nesting sites and partners with eco-groups to tackle modern threats like illegal fishing nets.
💙 Locals call them 'The Turtle Guardians,' a real-life superhero squad (move over, Aquaman!). With 80% of sea turtle species endangered globally, their work matters more than ever. As Huang Cheng puts it: 'Every turtle that swims free reminds us – the South China Sea’s future is worth fighting for.'
