Core Insights - The "Guangdong Marine Economic Development Report" indicates that Guangdong's marine GDP will officially exceed 2 trillion yuan in 2024, marking the 30th consecutive year at the top of the national rankings [2] - Guangdong's marine economy benefits from the longest coastline among all provinces in China, providing a natural advantage for development [5] - Since the establishment of coastal economic zones in 1980, Guangdong has maintained its leadership in marine economy, with a significant upgrade in industrial structure over the years [6] Group 1: Economic Performance - Guangdong's marine economy has seen a structural upgrade, with the tertiary sector's share rising from 37% in 2000 to 66% in 2024 [6] - The marine aquaculture production in Guangdong reached 3.77 million tons in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 5.47%, marking the highest growth rate in a decade [16] Group 2: Industry Upgrades - The transition from traditional nearshore net cages to deep-sea net cages has improved efficiency and environmental sustainability, with deep-sea cages set at depths of 20 meters or more [11] - As of May 2024, Guangdong has over 5,000 gravity-type deep-sea net cages, leading the nation in both quantity and water volume for aquaculture [13][14] - The marine economy is diversifying beyond traditional industries, with emerging sectors such as marine electronic information, offshore wind power, marine biology, and marine engineering equipment becoming key development focuses [19]