Group 1 - The forum focused on the theme of "innovation-driven and integrated development" in the ornamental aquatic industry, gathering industry experts and representatives to explore new paths for high-quality development [4][5][36] - The event featured in-depth and engaging presentations from four industry authorities, providing valuable insights into the ornamental fish sector [7][8] - The ornamental fish industry in China is projected to reach a value of over 16 billion yuan by 2024, with Guangdong being a key player in the koi breeding sector due to its robust industry chain and trade channels [12][13] Group 2 - The leisure fishery market in China is experiencing an annual growth rate of over 15%, with projections indicating it will exceed 400 billion yuan by 2025, driven by the integration of "aquatics + cultural tourism" and "aquatics + research" [16][17] - The global exotic pet market is expected to surpass 50 billion USD by 2026, representing nearly one-sixth of the global cat and dog market size by 2025, with a core consumer demographic of urban youth aged 25-35 [24][25][28] - Guangdong's tropical ornamental fish farming area covers 120,000 acres, accounting for 42% of the national total, with an annual output exceeding 3 billion fish and export value surpassing 1.8 billion yuan [31][32]