Study on the Impact of Submarine Cable Project on Chinese White Dolphin (Sousa chinensis): A case study on Xiamen′s submarine cable project from Yingchun to Weili

Abstract

The Chinese white dolphin (Sousa chinensis) has been listed as the first grade protected animal in the list of endangered and protected species in China. Xiamen Bay is one of the most important habitats for Chinese white dolphins. Taking Xiamen submarine cable project which is from Yingchun to Weili as an example, this paper evaluates the impact of the project construction on Chinese white dolphins and their habitat, and puts forward the protection measures of Chinese white dolphins, in order to provide reference for the protection and management of aquatic wild animals in marine engineering construction.

Keywords

• submarine cable project
• marine engineering
• chinese white dolphin
• xiamen bay