China's moratorium on fishing in all national waters, including the Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, East China Sea and South China Sea, began on May 1, 2017.  Fishing north of the 12 degree north latitude, except for conventional angling or other approved methods, will also be restricted.  The bans in the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea, above the 35 degree north latitude, are set to end on Sept. 1. As for the East China Sea and the South China Sea, the bans will end on Aug. 1 and Aug. 16, respectively.  This is the longest and most strict bans in China.