A four-month fishing ban has started in Yantai port, East China's Shandong province in an effort to protect the environment and preserve fish resources. This year's fishing moratorium began on May 1.

A photographer captured the tranquil scene when all fishing boats are berthed in the port of Yantai.

The harbor of Yantai, East China's Shandong province presents a tranquil scene in the four-month fishing ban. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A row of fishing boats docked at port in Yantai, East China's Shandong province [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]