The Impact of Marine Disasters on Mariculture in Zhanjiang Under the Background of Rural Revitalization

Zhanjiang is located at the southernmost tip of mainland China, surrounded by the sea on three sides, with mariculture being crucial to local economic growth and fishermen's income. In the context of the rural revitalization strategy, marine disasters such as storm surges, red tides and sea waves pose particularly severe challenges to the industry. This study analyzes marine disaster data in Zhanjiang City from 2014 to 2023, combined with the analysis of first-hand information obtained from on-site research, to further clarify the specific impact of marine disasters on the aquaculture industry. The results found that marine disasters caused significant economic losses to the farmers, and the existing disaster management measures were insufficient in the accuracy of early warning, response speed and technical aspects. Therefore, this article suggests strengthening the monitoring and early warning system to improve the efficiency and accuracy of early warning; encouraging governments, research institutions, enterprises, and social organizations to collaborate and build a diversified disaster management network; utilizing modern technology to enhance the disaster resistance of aquaculture infrastructure; and promoting the insurance system and cultivating professional talents to enhance the risk management capabilities of farmers. These measures can not only significantly reduce the negative impact of marine disasters but also effectively promote the sustainable development of mariculture in Zhanjiang City, continuously release new momentum of the “blue engine” in thriving towards the sea, and contribute to the rural revitalization of Zhanjiang City.