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Sea farming thrives
Published: Jun 15, 2026 10:21 PM
Workers busily harvest kelp in Rongcheng, East China's Shandong Province, on June 15, 2026, as the harvesting season in China's major kelp production area draws to a close. The city has 180,000 mu (12,000 hectares) of kelp farming area, and its 2026 fresh kelp output is expected to exceed 1.7 million tons, reaching a record high.
Photo: VCG

Workers busily harvest kelp in Rongcheng, East China's Shandong Province, on June 15, 2026, as the harvesting season in China's major kelp production area draws to a close. The city has 180,000 mu (12,000 hectares) of kelp farming area, and its 2026 fresh kelp output is expected to exceed 1.7 million tons, reaching a record high. Photo: VCG