Zhu Wenrong, member of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. [Photo/Yongpai App]

At Zhejiang's two sessions, the annual meetings of the local top legislature and political advisory body, Zhu Wenrong, member of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, highlighted Ningbo's potential to become a major driver of China's marine biotechnology economy.

With years of experience in aquaculture and processing, Zhu noted that Zhejiang's marine bio‑industry has grown rapidly and now shows strong market prospects.

Ningbo already holds clear advantages: abundant germplasm resources, advanced deep‑sea equipment, blue‑carbon pilot projects, and efficient port‑side logistics. Breakthroughs such as the Yongdai No 1 new large yellow croaker variety, the Yongli Antarctic krill vessel, and the Donghai No 1 deep‑sea aquaculture platform demonstrate the city's innovative capacity as a national marine economy demonstration zone.

However, Zhu also identified several bottlenecks, including limited high‑end processing capacity, weak industrial‑chain coordination, underdeveloped blue‑carbon mechanisms, and insufficient talent and financial support. He argues that targeted policies are needed to turn the marine bio‑industry into a new engine of advanced productivity.

Zhu proposes establishing an expert advisory group to guide high-potential enterprises, provide tiered incubation, and strengthen municipal‑provincial support. He also calls for dedicated research funding, tax‑rebate policies, and stronger incentives to attract top talent.

By deepening cooperation with universities, research institutes, and leading companies, Ningbo can accelerate high‑value marine biotechnology and shift the industry toward technology‑ and knowledge‑intensive growth.