GB/T 42779-2023Basic terminology of marine ranching (English PDF)

3.1 Category of marine ranch

3.1.1 Marine ranching

Based on the principles of marine ecosystems, in specific sea areas, through measures such as artificial reefs, proliferation and release, construct or restore marine biological reproduction, It is a place needed for growth, hunting for bait or avoiding enemies, multiplication and maintenance of fishery resources, improvement of the ecological environment of sea areas, and a fishery that realizes sustainable utilization of fishery resources model. [Source: SC/T 9111-2017, 3.1]

3.1.2 Marine pastures (3.1.1) whose main purpose is to protect and restore the ecological environment, conserve fishery resources or rare and endangered species. [Source: SC/T 9111-2017,5.1]

3.1.3 Marine pastures (3.1.1) whose main purpose is to increase fishery resources and produce fish catches. [Source: SC/T 9111-2017,5.2]

3.1.4 Marine ranches (3.1.1) whose main purpose is recreational fishing and fishery sightseeing. [Source: SC/T 9111-2017,5.3]

3.2 Functional zoning of marine ranching

3.2.1 Relatively independent marine ranching areas divided by main functions

Note: The functional area of marine ranching mainly includes habitat creation area, resource cultivation area, breeding and release area, leisure and entertainment area, etc., and some areas may overlap.