The Liaohe River Estuary in Panjin City is a low-lying area with a broad open slow stream. The relentless flow over the years has deposited rich sediment under the murky water between the river and the sea. It is a distinctive environment that draws spotted seals from afar.

About 'Journeys in Nature': Fauna in Liaodong Bay Series

With a coastline stretching over 1,200 kilometers, Liaodong Bay, the northernmost bay in China, is covered in thick ice from winter to early spring, but remains full of life. This series explores the animal species inhabiting the bay, and their unique ways of surviving.

For more:

Fauna in Liaodong Bay Series | Ep. 1: A red paradise

Fauna in Liaodong Bay Series | Ep. 2: Dancers on the red beach

Fauna in Liaodong Bay Series | Ep. 3: Cornucopia of the sea

Fauna in Liaodong Bay Series | Ep. 4: Saunders's gulls

(Cover image via screenshot)

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