solarz
Brigadier
Corals can be regrown in other locations by creating artificial reefs.
PLAN SCS Bases/Islands/Vessels (Not a Strategy Page)
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Corals can be regrown in other locations by creating artificial reefs.
joshuatree
Captain
As Solarz already pointed out, you can create artificial reefs to support new reefs to growth and in other locations. There are two major installations in the Paracels, the rest are mere fishing villages or untouched. This is where marine parks and reef growing can be done.
solarz
Brigadier
To put things in perspective, the South China Sea is home to hundreds of islands and reefs. The Spratlys alone have over 100 reefs. China has so far built 4 artificial islands.
Rampant and illegal fishing, by fishermen of all nationalities, are a far graver environmental threat to the region. Hopefully, a stronger law enforcement presence will help protect the natural environment and resources of the SCS.
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Some pictures of Yongshu Island dated May 1, 2016.
Top view of the island dated May 1, 2016.
Closeup of the harbor area.
The north end of the island.
The south end of the island. The original outpost (platform) is in this part of the island. It now looks tiny compared to the rest of the island.
Top view of the island dated May 1, 2016.
Closeup of the harbor area.
The north end of the island.
The south end of the island. The original outpost (platform) is in this part of the island. It now looks tiny compared to the rest of the island.
Some pictures of Zhubi Island, also dated May 1, 2016.
Top view of the entire Zhubi Island, dated May 1, 2016.
This is the South west section of the island. Many buildings are in various stages of construction.
This is the south west corner of the island. If you look carefully, the original outpost is located in the western tip and it now looks tiny compared to the rest of the island. Adjacent to it, is a plant nursery.
This is the north part of the island. There are a lot of buildings being constructed.
This is the north east tip of the island.
Top view of the entire Zhubi Island, dated May 1, 2016.
This is the South west section of the island. Many buildings are in various stages of construction.
This is the south west corner of the island. If you look carefully, the original outpost is located in the western tip and it now looks tiny compared to the rest of the island. Adjacent to it, is a plant nursery.
This is the north part of the island. There are a lot of buildings being constructed.
This is the north east tip of the island.
More pictures, this time of Meiji Island, all dated May 1, 2016. Enjoy!
Top view of the entire Meiji Island, dated May 1, 2016.
This is the north part of the island. Lots of construction going on. There is a stadium too!
This is the north-east part. The "indentation" houses one of the original outposts. (There are three on the island).
This is the north west part of the island. This is a very busy place with lots of construction. One end of the airstrip is located here.
This is the west of the island. The airstrip is located here. It is about 3 km long.
This is the south west tip of the island. There are a couple of lighthouses which controls the access to the lagoon.
Top view of the entire Meiji Island, dated May 1, 2016.
This is the north part of the island. Lots of construction going on. There is a stadium too!
This is the north-east part. The "indentation" houses one of the original outposts. (There are three on the island).
This is the north west part of the island. This is a very busy place with lots of construction. One end of the airstrip is located here.
This is the west of the island. The airstrip is located here. It is about 3 km long.
This is the south west tip of the island. There are a couple of lighthouses which controls the access to the lagoon.
kwaigonegin
Colonel
PLAN must really like tennis!
kwaigonegin
Colonel
You know what the island looks like to me? It looks like a giant LHD with the dock behind, runway to the side.
Reminds me of some USN Naval Air Stations like Diego Garcia.
Though I doubt these reclaimed islands will be used in a purely military capacity -- it'll be in China's interest to emphasize their dual role nature. They might even become tourist destinations.