'Fish dads' breed rare species to replenish Yangtze

In the breeding workshop for rare fish at the institute's Shuanghekou base, technicians carefully inspect Chinese suckers (Myxocyprinus asiaticus). Their main job is to help induce ovulation and then complete artificial insemination.

The institute has incubated nearly 10 million baby Chinese suckers this year — nearly 4 million more than last year — according to its director, Liu Benxiang.