Ships at harbors in Shishi city, Quanzhou, East China's Fujian province are ready to set sail, as the seasonal fishing ban lifted on Aug 16. It is a spectacular scene as hundreds of fishing boats line up on the vast blue sea. [Photo/VCG]

A three-and-a-half-month seasonal fishing ban on the sea area of East China's Fujian province was lifted on Aug 16, marking the start of a new round of fishing.

Fujian province enjoys a long coastline with a large number of fishing ports and fishery employees.