Radio Taiwan International 
Date: 25 April: 2019
By: Jake Chen

Penghu bans herring fishing for one month to promote conservation
The local government of the outlying Penghu Islands has imposed a one-month ban on herring fishing in an effort to boost herring numbers.

Silver-stripe round herrings are part of local cuisine. But from May 1 to June 1, fishermen will not be allowed to catch them.

The government said the ban is meant to ensure that herring numbers are kept a healthy level and fishing will be sustainable in the long run. Those who violate the ban will be subject to fines of up to NT$150,000 (US$ 4,850).    [FULL  STORY]