In the southern reaches of the Chinese mainland's Guangdong Province, Zhanjiang is making waves with its innovative \"donut\" ocean farms. This cutting-edge aquaculture project boasts nearly 300 donut-shaped deep-sea cages, each extending 7 to 8 meters underwater. Impressively, each cage can hold up to 50,000 kg of fish, a yield comparable to 13 hectares of traditional land-based ponds.
These ocean farms exemplify China's commitment to sustainable aquaculture, addressing the growing global demand for seafood while minimizing environmental impact. By utilizing the vast depths of the ocean, these farms reduce the need for extensive land use and decrease the risk of disease spreading among fish populations.
The success of Zhanjiang's ocean farms highlights the potential of marine farming as a viable solution for future food security. As technology advances, such innovative approaches are set to play a crucial role in meeting the nutritional needs of a rapidly expanding global population.
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