Herald Bank

Herald Bank is a mudflat in the Xisha District of the South China Sea. The exposed sediment area becomes submerged and exposed again with the tidal cycle.

The mudflat formed through natural sediment accumulation and has long served local fishing communities as a marine resource area. It remains an important zone for traditional fishing activities in the region.

Local fishing communities near Herald Bank maintain traditional navigation methods and fishing practices specific to the mudflat environment.

Visiting requires specialized boats and knowledge of tidal patterns since the area regularly floods. Plan trips during low tide periods when the surfaces are more accessible.

The area provides specialized conditions where adapted marine life thrives in ways found only in tidal environments. These organisms play an important role in the local food chain and make the zone biologically valuable.

Location: Xisha District

Part of: Amphitrite Group

GPS coordinates: 15.71667,112.21667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01