Lin, 52, is a native of Sanniangwan village in the city of Qinzhou, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Born into a fishing family about 100 meters away from the sea, he seldom thought of picking up another career earlier.

In 2004, a scientific research team from Peking University established a center for the conservation of Chinese white dolphins in the village, allowing Lin to wave goodbye to the family's old business as he joined the research team.

His job is to ferry researchers, help with GPS orientation and record the depth and temperature of the water.

"Though I make less money than fishing, it's worth contributing my share to protect the dolphins," Lin said.

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