Due to over hunting and ocean pollution, the population of seals has decreased dramatically in recent years. Many countries and regions have taken multiple measures to protect seals, including setting up an international day for seals. (GIFs: People's Daily)

Seals in China mainly live in the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea. The spotted seal (Phoca largha) is a Level 2 protected national rare animal in China.

Seals in China mainly live in the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea. The spotted seal (Phoca largha) is a Level 2 protected national rare animal in China.

Seals in China mainly live in the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea. The spotted seal (Phoca largha) is a Level 2 protected national rare animal in China.

Seals in China mainly live in the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea. The spotted seal (Phoca largha) is a Level 2 protected national rare animal in China.

Seals in China mainly live in the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea. The spotted seal (Phoca largha) is a Level 2 protected national rare animal in China.

Seals in China mainly live in the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea. The spotted seal (Phoca largha) is a Level 2 protected national rare animal in China.

Seals in China mainly live in the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea. The spotted seal is a Level 2 protected national rare animal in China.

Seals in China mainly live in the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea. The spotted seal (Phoca largha) is a Level 2 protected national rare animal in China. (Compiled by Zhan Huilan)