🌊💙 September 25 marks World Maritime Day 2025, with the theme “Our ocean, our obligation, our opportunity.” It’s a reminder that our seas are the heartbeat of life, livelihoods and the global economy—and they’re calling out for smart, eco-friendly solutions.
🏝️ Off the coast of Shantou City in south China's Guangdong Province, Nan’ao Island—perched right on the Tropic of Cancer—is turning into a wind-power hotspot. Imagine 116 sleek offshore turbines spinning in harmony, converting steady sea breezes into clean electricity. By June 2025, Shantou wrapped up three offshore wind farms packing a combined capacity of about 1.2 million kilowatts—enough juice to light up countless homes! ⚡️
🌱 Beyond the power boost, Nan’ao’s natural stage is thriving. June’s southeastern monsoon rolls in warm, moist air, fueling everything from ancient fig trees and newborn black-naped terns to colorful coral gardens and locally prized medicinal herbs. It’s a win-win: green energy meets rich biodiversity.
🤝 For young pros and eco-champs alike, this is more than tech flex—it’s proof that innovation and conservation can dance together. Local jobs are sprouting, energy security gets a boost, and coastal communities get fresh momentum to champion sustainable growth.
✨ As guardians of the blue planet, we’ve got a front-row seat to this wind-powered transformation. Let’s ride these clean-energy waves and keep our oceans thriving—for us and future generations! 🌍💨
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Guardians of the blue planet: Advancing wind power in Guangdong
cgtn.com
