人民日报记者 姜晓丹 在阳江，开渔季不仅是一年一度的节庆活动，也是一座承载着海洋文化展示、渔业资源保护、产业 转型升级的平台。 一艘钢制渔船 "年轻人愿意接班，这行有奔头" 今年60岁的张润，从事捕鱼已经40年，年轻时出海，只能跟同伴挤在十来米长的木船上。"那时候 出海提心吊胆，遇到大风浪只能往舱里躲。"张润说。 如今站在400吨的钢制渔船上，张润熟练地操作北斗导航和声呐探鱼器。"鱼群位置一清二楚，还能 规划最佳捕捞路线，效率大大提高。"他笑着说。 这些年，当地推广钢制渔船，张润换了新船，并装备了冷链舱、卫星导航、声呐，抗风浪能力大幅 提升。政策支持也让渔民更有底气。张润粗算了一笔账："海洋渔业资源养护补贴一年有15万元；我们 船上有15人，每人不仅能在休渔期间拿到补助2100元，还能做其他活挣钱。" "以前靠经验，现在靠科技，效率翻了几番，去年收益超200万元，两个儿子也跟我一起出海。年轻 人愿意接班，这行有奔头！"在张润看来，变的是自家的船，不变的是渔民对大海的向往。 8月16日一大早，广东阳江海陵岛闸坡国家级中心渔港码头上，人声鼎沸。 渔民张润站在渔船甲板上，用力拍了拍锃亮的船舷："这艘'粤阳江渔062 ...

Core Viewpoint - The fishing season in Yangjiang, Guangdong, has transformed into a cultural and tourism event, showcasing marine culture, resource protection, and industry upgrades, while also significantly boosting local tourism and economy [1][6]. Group 1: Fishing Industry Development - The fishing fleet in Yangjiang consists of over 3,400 registered ocean fishing vessels, with approximately 850 being steel vessels, making it the city with the most steel fishing boats in Guangdong Province [2]. - The marine catch production in Yangjiang is about 300,000 tons, accounting for over 25% of Guangdong's total, ranking first in the province [2]. - The local government has promoted the use of steel fishing boats, enhancing fishermen's operational efficiency through technology such as satellite navigation and sonar fish finders, leading to annual earnings exceeding 2 million yuan for some fishermen [2]. Group 2: Aquaculture Growth - Yangjiang has developed two national-level marine ranch demonstration zones, with a seawater aquaculture area of 24,300 hectares and an output of 820,000 tons [3]. Group 3: Tourism and Cultural Events - The fishing season has evolved into a vibrant cultural and tourism festival, featuring traditional seafood banquets and various activities that attract tourists [4][5]. - During the fishing season from August 15 to 17, Yangjiang received 547,000 tourists, a year-on-year increase of 262%, generating tourism revenue of 560 million yuan, up 273% [6]. Group 4: Branding and Market Expansion - The launch of the "Yangjiang Seafood" regional public brand aims to enhance the value of local seafood products, leveraging the region's natural advantages and effective marine ecological protection [7][8]. - Yangjiang's seafood quality is recognized, with 80% of the ice-fresh seafood supplied to Hong Kong coming from this area, indicating a significant market presence [7][8].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant growth and modernization of the fishing industry in Yangjiang, Guangdong, particularly during the 2025 South China Sea fishing season, which has transformed into a cultural and tourism event, showcasing the integration of marine resources with local culture and economy [1][19]. Group 1: Fishing Industry Development - The fishing fleet in Yangjiang has set a record with over 3,400 modernized fishing vessels participating in the 2025 fishing season, marking a high point for the South China Sea fishing activities [1][2]. - Yangjiang's marine resources are notable, leading the nation in wind power and achieving multiple firsts in the fishing industry, indicating a robust marine economy [1][2]. - The marine economy in Guangdong has ranked first in the country for 30 consecutive years, with a projected sea water aquaculture output of 3.7683 million tons in 2024, marking a decade-high growth rate [2][21]. Group 2: Seed Industry and Technological Advancements - Yangjiang's seed industry is a core component of the modern marine ranching industry, with over 40% of the province's marine fish seed output coming from the region, generating nearly 900 million yuan in annual output value [5][6]. - The city has established over 1,000 households engaged in marine seedling incubation, with an annual output of 4.5 billion oyster seeds, 8.8 billion shrimp seeds, and 3.3 billion marine fish seeds [5][6]. - Technological advancements in breeding, such as the development of disease-resistant strains and modern incubation techniques, are crucial for maintaining competitive advantages in the seed industry [7][8]. Group 3: Marine Ranching and Equipment - Yangjiang has developed two national-level marine ranches, with the "Yangxi Qingzhou Island Fishing Wind Integration" marine ranch being the largest in the country [13][14]. - The city is advancing modern marine ranching equipment, with the construction of various innovative platforms and net systems, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of marine aquaculture [14][15]. - The annual output of aquatic products in Yangjiang is projected to reach 1.2291 million tons, with a significant portion coming from deep-water net cage farming [13][21]. Group 4: Cultural and Tourism Integration - The South China Sea fishing season has evolved into a cultural festival, attracting significant tourist participation and showcasing local fishing culture through various events [16][19]. - Yangjiang's tourism infrastructure includes 28 A-level scenic spots and 6 culturally distinctive towns, contributing to nearly 1.5 million annual visitors and over 15.5 billion yuan in tourism revenue [20][21]. - The integration of fishing activities with cultural tourism is seen as a strategy to enhance local economic development and promote sustainable practices in the fishing industry [19][20].

Core Viewpoint - The 23rd South China Sea (Yangjiang) Fishing Season event highlights the significance of marine economy and tourism development in Yangjiang, showcasing the region's rich maritime culture and resources [3][5][6]. Group 1: Event Overview - The fishing season event took place from August 15 to 17, 2023, in Yangjiang's Hailing Island, featuring 13 activities focused on marine culture and tourism [4][5]. - Over 3,400 fishing boats participated in the opening ceremony, marking the highest number of vessels launched in the event's history [10][11]. Group 2: Economic Impact - Yangjiang's marine economy generated a total production value of 49.55 billion yuan in 2024, contributing 54.4% to the city's overall economic output [57][58]. - The region has been recognized with titles such as "China's Oyster Capital" and "China's South Sea Fishing Capital," reflecting its leading position in aquaculture production in Guangdong [13][14]. Group 3: Tourism Development - The fishing season is expected to attract nearly 100,000 visitors daily, generating over 200 million yuan in tourism revenue during the event [39]. - Yangjiang has established a comprehensive tourism framework, including 28 A-level scenic spots and various cultural tourism initiatives, enhancing its appeal as a tourist destination [66][68]. Group 4: Future Plans - Yangjiang aims to enhance its regional brand influence through high-standard planning, full-chain development, technological innovation, and improved business environment [18][22][23]. - The city is focusing on integrating cultural and tourism sectors, promoting a unique path of agricultural and cultural tourism development [50][51].