自然资源部：加快提升国家级海洋综合试验场能力水平

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of national marine comprehensive experimental zones is crucial for advancing marine technology innovation, supporting the development of emerging marine industries, and enhancing the overall quality of China's marine economy [1][4][6] Group 1: National Marine Comprehensive Experimental Zones - Four national marine comprehensive experimental zones have been planned in Weihai, Zhoushan, Zhuhai, and deep sea, focusing on integrating industry and technology, development and safety, and multi-disciplinary collaboration [1][2] - The Weihai experimental zone is the first jointly built by the Ministry of Natural Resources and local authorities, facilitating various marine experiments and providing consultation and services to domestic research institutions [2] - The Zhoushan experimental zone is advancing under a "one zone, two areas" model, creating a comprehensive testing system that includes shallow and deep sea, energy, perception, materials, and equipment [2][4] Group 2: Economic Impact and Growth - The national marine economy is projected to reach a total production value of 10.5438 trillion yuan in 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 5.9%, which is 0.9 percentage points higher than the national GDP growth [4] - In the first three quarters of the current year, the marine production value was 7.9 trillion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 5.6% [4] Group 3: Emerging Marine Industries - China's emerging marine industries are accelerating, with significant advancements in marine equipment and technology, including the delivery of 24 sets of 2000-meter deep-sea equipment and the application of the first deep-water underwater robot [5] - The development of marine pharmaceuticals has also made progress, with the first marine small molecule drug approved for clinical trials, indicating potential growth in the marine biomedicine sector [5] Group 4: Challenges and Opportunities - Despite the growth in emerging marine industries, traditional industries still dominate, necessitating structural optimization through industrial transformation and upgrading [5] - Issues such as short industrial chains and low technological added value persist, particularly in sectors like marine biomedicine and seawater utilization, which have significant development potential [5]