A spotted seal is pictured during a releasing event in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 16, 2024. Ten spotted seals were released into the waters off the coastal city of Dalian. Some of the seals had been rescued by the Liaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute, while the others were artificially bred pups. Having received professional wilderness training, the seals are now able to prey on live fish independently and adapt to the wild. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)