Core Insights - The article highlights the successful ecological restoration of Xili Bay in Qinzhou, Guangxi, transforming it from an environmentally degraded area into a thriving tourist destination [1][5] Group 1: Historical Context - Xili Bay, located in Qinzhou, faced severe ecological challenges due to climate change, overdevelopment, and pollution, leading to significant coastal erosion and a decline in marine biodiversity [2][3] - Prior to 2019, the area was characterized by illegal constructions and overfishing, resulting in a drastic reduction of marine life and threatening the livelihoods of local fishermen [2][3] Group 2: Restoration Efforts - Starting in 2019, Qinzhou initiated a systematic ecological restoration project for Xili Bay, focusing on comprehensive management strategies rather than temporary fixes [3][4] - The restoration involved three phases: removal of illegal structures, beach restoration, and the establishment of marine protected areas with artificial reefs [3][4] Group 3: Results and Achievements - By 2022, the restoration efforts led to significant improvements, including a 63.38% increase in coastal erosion protection efficiency and a substantial rise in biodiversity, with the number of marine species recorded increasing from 37 to 89 [4][6] - Xili Bay was recognized as a national AAA-level tourist attraction in 2023, attracting over 800,000 visitors and generating more than 30 million yuan in revenue for local businesses [5][6] Group 4: Socioeconomic Impact - The ecological restoration has not only improved the environment but also created new economic opportunities, allowing former fishermen to transition into tourism-related businesses [5][6] - The integration of ecological protection with tourism has led to the creation of over 100 direct jobs and has indirectly benefited more than 2,000 fishermen through the shift to eco-tourism [6]

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Natural Resources emphasizes the importance of coordinating marine resource development and protection to ensure the sustainable growth of the "blue growth pole" in China [1][2]. Group 1: Marine Resource Management - The Ministry will enhance spatial planning and control, integrating marine and island resources into a unified national land and space planning framework [1]. - There will be a focus on improving the efficiency of resource utilization and promoting a more intensive and economical use of marine resources [1]. - The Ministry aims to strengthen land-sea coordination and regional collaboration, enhancing the governance of river basins and marine areas [1][2]. Group 2: Ecological Protection Initiatives - The Ministry has established marine ecological protection red lines and optimized the spatial layout for marine ecological and development areas [2]. - Approximately 200 major projects for marine ecological protection and restoration are supported by central financial resources, leading to the restoration of nearly 1,780 kilometers of coastline and over 795,000 acres of coastal wetlands [2]. - New initiatives include the construction of "blue bays," "beautiful islands," and "beautiful beaches," contributing to a comprehensive protection framework from mountains to oceans [2]. Group 3: Technological and Financial Support - The Ministry will continue to promote technological innovation in green and low-carbon technologies to drive high-quality development in the marine industry [2]. - There will be an increase in support for "blue finance" to enhance the mechanisms for ecological damage compensation and protection [1].

日前，由自然资源部第二海洋研究所海岸带中心牵头编制的全国首个县级海岸带规划《瑞安市海岸 带及海洋空间规划（2021-2035年）》通过专家评审验收，标志着瑞安市在统筹海岸带资源保护与利 用、推动海洋经济可持续发展方面迈出关键一步。 近年来，海洋二所海岸带与海洋空间资源管理研究团队发挥学科交叉和长期工作积累优势，立足浙 江开展海岸带空间规划理论与实践应用研究，牵头编制完成全国省级试点《浙江省海岸带及海洋空间规 划（2021-2035年）》以及市级海岸带规划编制指南，指导沿海各市县开展海洋空间规划编制工作，为 落实"浙江海洋强省"战略发挥重要科技支撑作用。 该规划是在浙江省和温州市两级海岸带规划共建模式下，对县级海岸带空间精细化布局，切实落地 陆海统筹国家战略的全国首创探索。评审会上，来自浙江省自然资源与空间规划领域的专家均认为，规 划立足瑞安市河口、海湾、岛群独特多样的海洋资源禀赋，紧密结合上位海洋发展战略，衔接相关规 划，构建"一河口两岛群"空间格局，科学细化海域、海岸线、海岛的空间分区及资源分类结构和详细空 间布局，明确了陆海统筹的一体化空间管控要求，为科学安排瑞安市海岸带保护与开发活动格局，加强 自然资源 ...

Core Viewpoint - The "Blue Cycle" governance system in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, is transforming marine waste into economic opportunities while enhancing environmental protection, showcasing a model of ecological co-prosperity [1][2]. Group 1: Blue Cycle Governance - The "Blue Cycle" initiative involves local fishermen collecting marine waste, such as plastic bottles and fishing nets, which are then processed and sold to downstream companies for the production of eco-friendly products [1]. - The project has established a complete value chain led by the government, driven by enterprises, and involving public participation, turning marine waste into valuable resources [1]. - In 2023, the "Blue Cycle" project won the United Nations' Earth Guardian Award, highlighting its status as a global benchmark for marine pollution control [2]. Group 2: Marine Resource Management - Zhejiang Province has implemented various actions to enhance marine governance, including a three-year coastal restoration initiative and the establishment of a special fund for ecological protection and restoration [3]. - The province's new regulations on marine plastic waste management represent a significant step towards institutionalizing the "Blue Cycle" model, providing a legal framework for coastal cities to combat marine pollution [3]. - The province has improved the proportion of good water quality in nearshore waters by an average of 18.6 percentage points compared to the previous five-year plan [3]. Group 3: Blue Carbon Resources - The coastal areas of Ningbo City are rich in blue carbon resources, with seaweed like Sargassum playing a crucial role in carbon absorption [4]. - A recent auction for blue carbon resulted in the sale of 2,340.1 tons at a price of 106 yuan per ton, with proceeds reinvested into seaweed cultivation and carbon sequestration research [4]. - The demand for blue carbon products is high, indicating a growing market for marine resource development that aligns with carbon neutrality goals [5]. Group 4: Economic and Ecological Benefits - The protection of marine ecosystems is proving to be economically beneficial, with increased income from sustainable marine resource management [5]. - The continuous exploration of innovative marine ecological governance models aims to enhance the quality of life for local communities while achieving dual benefits of ecological and economic improvement [5].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is focusing on promoting high-quality development of the marine economy, emphasizing the strengthening and expansion of marine industries, including offshore wind power, modern deep-sea fishing, marine biomedicine, and marine tourism [1][4]. Group 1: Marine Economic Growth - The marine economy in China is experiencing strong growth, with the total economic output expected to exceed 10 trillion yuan in 2024 [2]. - The marine economic development scale and efficiency index is projected to be 125.2 in 2024, reflecting a 2% increase from the previous year [2]. - The emerging marine industries' added value has grown by 7.2%, indicating an increasing share in the marine economy [2]. Group 2: Structural Optimization - The marine manufacturing industry's added value reached 3.2 trillion yuan, accounting for over 30% of the marine production value [2]. - The structure optimization and upgrading index is forecasted to be 131.0, showing a 1.8% increase year-on-year [2]. - Traditional marine industries still dominate, but there is significant potential for growth in emerging sectors like marine engineering, renewable energy, and marine biomedicine [2][3]. Group 3: Policy and Regional Development - Various regions, including Shanghai and Guangdong, are implementing policies to enhance marine economic development, aiming for a world-class modern marine industry system by 2030 [4]. - The focus is on optimizing marine productivity and fostering a competitive modern marine industry through regional collaboration [4]. - Local governments are encouraged to leverage their unique advantages to create distinctive marine economic development patterns [4]. Group 4: Integrated Development - The strategy of coordinating land and sea development is crucial for unlocking new growth drivers in the marine economy [5]. - There is a trend towards integrating marine industries with other sectors, such as combining marine advanced manufacturing with modern services [5]. - Innovative models like intelligent ecological marine ranches are being explored to enhance the synergy between different marine activities [5]. Group 5: Quality Improvement and Innovation - Strengthening and optimizing marine industries is a dynamic process that requires continuous adaptation to changing priorities [6]. - The use of digital technologies in deep-sea fishing is highlighted as a means to improve precision and extend the value chain [6]. - Key factors for high-quality development include innovative allocation of technology, talent, and capital, alongside effective management of marine ecological spaces [6].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes the progress and achievements in the construction of beautiful bays in China, highlighting the integration of land and sea governance, high-quality development practices, and a people-centered approach [1][2][3] Group 2 - The third batch of 11 excellent beautiful bay cases showcases breakthroughs in integrated governance, with significant improvements in water quality, such as a 32% increase in the proportion of good water quality in the Yellow River estuary area compared to the baseline year [1] - The cases also demonstrate effective high-quality development practices, such as the "marine blue carbon - blue economy" dual circulation model in Taizhou, Zhejiang, which benefits both environmental protection and local economic gains [1] - Public satisfaction regarding the beautiful bay construction exceeds 95%, with various coastal projects receiving positive recognition from local residents and tourists [2] Group 3 - The scope of beautiful bay construction has expanded significantly, increasing from 50 to over 110 bays, with cities like Xiamen and Qinhuangdao exploring comprehensive beautiful bay development [3] - The ecological environment quality of bays is improving, with 162 bays projected to have over 85% good water quality by 2024, and 125 bays achieving 100% good water quality [3] - Innovative mechanisms are being implemented to enhance governance systems and financial support for beautiful bay projects [3] Group 4 - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment aims to continue promoting beautiful bay construction with new goals focusing on clean water, clean beaches, harmonious human-ocean relationships, and overall quality of life improvements [4]

Core Viewpoint - China's marine economy is accelerating towards a new stage of development, with the marine GDP expected to exceed 10 trillion yuan in 2024, driven by emerging marine industries, ecological protection, and large-scale offshore wind power development [2][3][4]. Marine Emerging Industries: Innovation Engine Driving Economic Upgrade - The marine economy encompasses activities that develop marine resources and utilize marine space, with significant growth in marine engineering equipment manufacturing and marine biomedicine over the past two decades [3][4]. - The 2025 China Marine Economy Development Index shows a value of 125.2 for 2024, indicating a 2.3% increase from the previous year, reflecting strong momentum in marine economic development [3]. - In 2024, the added value of China's emerging marine industries grew by 7.2%, with marine high-end equipment manufacturing and marine biomedicine showing particularly strong performance [4]. Marine Ecological Protection: Technology Empowering Ecological Barriers - The 2024 China Marine Ecological Early Warning Monitoring Bulletin indicates that the overall marine ecological status is stable, with key ecosystems like coral reefs and seagrass beds showing good conditions [7]. - A comprehensive monitoring network has been established, integrating various technologies to monitor 136 typical ecological system distribution areas and 350 typical islands [7][8]. - The principle of land-sea coordination has been emphasized in policy, aiming for sustainable development and effective ecological protection [8][9]. Offshore Wind Power: Clean Energy Leading Industrial Transformation - In 2024, China's newly installed offshore wind power capacity reached 2.47 million kilowatts, with a cumulative capacity of 39.1 million kilowatts, maintaining the world's leading position for four consecutive years [10]. - The development of offshore wind power is supported by significant technological advancements, including large-capacity wind turbines and flexible direct current transmission technology [10]. - The offshore wind power sector is expected to become a crucial growth point for both national and global energy transitions [10].

Group 1 - The article emphasizes the promotion of marine ecological protection and restoration through 15 typical cases released by the Ministry of Natural Resources, showcasing replicable practices for building a beautiful China and a strong marine nation [1] - The cases cover various marine ecological units such as estuaries, bays, and islands, highlighting significant achievements in creating safe, ecological, healthy, resilient, and vibrant coastal areas [1] Group 2 - Jinzhou City has initiated a marine ecological protection and restoration project focusing on rebuilding the "river-sea-wetland" ecological cycle, which includes the removal of 1,181 hectares of aquaculture ponds and the restoration of 1,597 hectares of salt marsh vegetation [9][10] - The project has effectively protected ecosystem integrity, restored regional biodiversity, and enhanced disaster prevention capabilities, leading to a multi-dimensional win in ecological, social, and economic aspects [10] Group 3 - Tangshan Caofeidian has the largest seagrass bed in China, covering 4,427 hectares, but has faced degradation due to pollution and climate change [13] - The city has implemented a comprehensive marine ecological protection and restoration strategy, achieving a restoration of 938 hectares of seagrass bed and a 42.3% increase in biodiversity index [14] Group 4 - Qingdao Blue Valley, as the first national marine economic development demonstration zone, has implemented a systematic ecological restoration project since 2019, significantly improving coastal stability and disaster prevention capabilities [17][18] - The area has been recognized as an excellent case for beautiful bays in Shandong Province, showcasing a harmonious relationship between ecological and economic development [18] Group 5 - Yancheng, a world natural heritage site, has implemented nature-based solutions (NbS) for ecological restoration, including the rehabilitation of 1,550 hectares of coastline and the construction of a three-tier ecological barrier [19][20] - The city has received multiple honors for its ecological achievements, demonstrating a successful model for sustainable development [20] Group 6 - Dachen Island has undergone significant ecological restoration since 2019, including the repair of 908 meters of sandy coastline and the restoration of 96.32 hectares of island vegetation, leading to increased tourism and improved living conditions [24][25] - The island has been recognized for its integration of red culture, blue economy, and green ecology, creating a model for sustainable development [25] Group 7 - Zhoushan, with its largest natural fishing port, has transformed into a multifunctional port through comprehensive environmental restoration efforts, addressing pollution and enhancing disaster prevention capabilities [27][28] - The port's transformation has led to a high-quality development path for the marine economy, integrating ecological priorities with industrial upgrades [28] Group 8 - Xiangshan Huai'ao Island has faced ecological challenges but has implemented a blue bay restoration action plan, significantly improving its ecological functions and enhancing disaster prevention capabilities [32][33] - The island has received national recognition for its ecological achievements, serving as a model for ecological protection and restoration in coastal areas [33]

Core Viewpoint - The event aims to enhance the awareness and development of marine economy in Guangxi, aligning with national strategies for marine economic growth and ecological protection [6][7][8]. Group 1: Event Overview - The main event for the 2025 "World Oceans Day and National Marine Publicity Day" was held in Yulin City, Guangxi, focusing on the theme of "Coordinating Land and Sea, Striving for Marine Development" [6][7]. - Key officials, including Zhang Xiaoqin and Xie Jinyu, emphasized the importance of marine economic development and ecological protection [6][7]. Group 2: Strategic Goals - Guangxi aims to strengthen its marine economy by optimizing marine industry layout, expanding open cooperation, and integrating land and marine ecological development [7][10]. - The region's strategy includes the construction of a modern marine industry system and the promotion of marine tourism, fisheries, and transportation [11]. Group 3: Economic Data and Growth - From 2017 to 2024, Guangxi's approved marine area reached 792,704.9 acres, with marine GDP increasing from 137.7 billion to 258.09 billion yuan, reflecting an annual growth rate of 9.4% [11]. - The GDP of key marine economic areas, including Nanning and Beihai, grew from 656.51 billion to 1,092.99 billion yuan, with an annual growth rate of 7.6%, surpassing the overall GDP growth rate of the region [11]. Group 4: Collaborative Initiatives - Several cooperation agreements were signed during the event, including projects related to lithium batteries and artificial intelligence, indicating a push for innovation in marine-related industries [8][9]. - The event featured lectures and discussions aimed at promoting high-quality development of the marine economy in Guangxi [8][9].

Core Insights - The conference focused on the integration of technology in land spatial planning and remote sensing, discussing innovative applications and policy recommendations to enhance natural resource management [1][3][10]. Group 1: Technological Innovations - AI plays a crucial role in urban planning and management, enhancing decision-making and public service [3]. - Geographic spatial models are being developed to transition land governance from "data silos" to "intelligent integration," improving scientific and intelligent governance capabilities [3]. - A comprehensive carbon space control technology system has been established, integrating data platforms and carbon assessment models to optimize ecological value and carbon sink functions [5]. Group 2: Collaborative Approaches - Experts discussed the collaborative path of multi-source data integration, spatial intelligence technology, and systematic governance applications [5]. - The development of a digital governance platform in Chongqing integrates multi-source data for precise planning and dynamic updates, addressing unique challenges in mountainous urban areas [10][11]. Group 3: Remote Sensing Applications - The establishment of a comprehensive monitoring technology system for farmland integrates remote sensing, ground surveys, and IoT data, enabling full-process digital management from resource investigation to law enforcement [8]. - Innovations in marine measurement equipment and applications have been developed, filling gaps in marine environmental monitoring technology [11][12]. Group 4: Future Directions - Experts emphasized the need for continuous research in modernizing land governance systems and capabilities, focusing on breakthroughs in key technologies [12]. - Future efforts will strengthen business exchanges, talent cultivation, and result transformation to enhance technological support for national strategies and high-quality development of natural resources [12].