Imagine fighting to save endangered species in Asia’s longest river for two decades – that’s the real-life superhero story of Professor Liu Haiping. 🌊 This Southwest University scientist has dedicated his career to rescuing rare fish in the Yangtze River’s upper reaches, combining cutting-edge science with old-school determination.
From the remote wilderness of the Xizang Autonomous Region to bustling Chongqing, Liu’s team uses germplasm conservation – think of it as a 💾 \"genetic backup\" system – to preserve fish DNA. \"It’s like curating nature’s art gallery,\" Liu explains, comparing the process to selectively breeding goldfish for better colors. 🎨
Their bold plan? Create a biodiversity bank and release 1 million rare fish back into the wild. Thanks to China’s 2021 fishing ban and efforts like Liu’s, endangered populations are already bouncing back. 📈 \"We want these species to thrive for millennia,\" says Liu, whose work mixes lab coats with river boots.
Next time you see a fish, remember: Behind every flickering fin in the Yangtze, there’s a team making waves to keep China’s aquatic heritage alive. 🌏💙
