Category: Nature, Wildlife & the Environment

June 10 – According to the Haikou Meteorological Observatory, a tropical depression over the South China Sea is expected to strengthen into the season’s first typhoon within the next 24 hours ...

With no typhoons by June, Hainan faces an unprecedented calm. But what’s driving the delay and how could it impact, farming, fishing, local weather and the months ahead ...

Flood season marks the beginning of a critical period that typically spans from May to November, during which over 85% of the island’s annual rainfall occurs. It also signals the activation of the province’s comprehensive flood control and emergency response measures …

Hainan’s tropical beaches draw visitors year-round. While jellyfish (annoying and occasionally dangerous), are also part of the picture, they’re not a reason to avoid the beach …

The Hainan Meteorological Bureau forecasts 6–8 tropical cyclones for 2025 flood season, with rainfall and temp trends suggesting slightly worse conditions than 2023 but milder than 2024 …

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on April 22–23, lighting up the sky with bright fireballs and ancient cosmic dust. Here's how to watch this spectacular event from Hainan and why it's worth staying up for …

Deep in the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park stands a living relic—the "Five-Finger Divine Tree." This ancient giant has witnessed centuries of history, standing as a testament to the island’s rich biodiversity …

Haikou and much of southern China expected to see dramatic temperature rise of over 10°C in the coming days. Starting February 27, southerly winds will bring gradual warming …

New fish species, Branchiostegus sanae (Mononoke tilefish), discovered in the South China Sea, named for its unique appearance and resemblance to Japanese anime character ...