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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Mar. Sci.
Sec. Marine Affairs and Policy
Volume 11 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fmars.2024.1518235
This article is part of the Research Topic Challenges and Solutions in Forecasting and Decision-Making in Marine Economy and Management View all 20 articles

The assessment of Carrying Capacity of Marine Fishery Resources in China

Provisionally accepted
Zhaoyang Liu Zhaoyang Liu Wenhai Lu Wenhai Lu Tao Wang Tao Wang Yujia Zhang Yujia Zhang Long He Long He Lu Yang Lu Yang *Lijing Deng Lijing Deng
  • National Marine Data and Information Service, China Oceanic Information Network, Tianjin, China

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    The sustainable development of marine fisheries has been a major concern, with the carrying capacity of marine fishery resources becoming a focal point of research. This study, utilizing remote sensing data, marine capture fisheries catch data, and fishing effort data from 2013 to 2020, aims to determine the maximum sustainable yield using a surplus production model and provide a comprehensive assessment of the status and potential of China's marine fishery resources. The results indicate that China's marine fishery resources exhibit significant regional variability, with the East China Sea contributing the largest share of catch and maintaining sustainability, while regions such as the South China Sea, Yellow Sea, and Bohai Sea have exceeded their ecological carrying capacities. Correlation analysis highlights that nutrient levels and water quality (e.g., chemical oxygen demand) are critical for resource stability, while the distribution and management of protected areas further influence carrying capacity. This study contributes to the development of more effective fishery policies, aiming to balance economic benefits with ecological health. By understanding these dynamics, policymakers can better address the challenges facing sustainable marine fisheries.

    Keywords: Marine fishery resources, Fishing effort, Surplus production models, carrying capacity, Correlation analysis, Sustainable marine fisheries

    Received: 28 Oct 2024; Accepted: 16 Dec 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Liu, Lu, Wang, Zhang, He, Yang and Deng. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Lu Yang, National Marine Data and Information Service, China Oceanic Information Network, Tianjin, China

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