Hainan fishing ports celebrate after annual moratorium lifts

According to local authorities, Lingao has seven fishing ports, 5,652 fishing boats, and a fishing population of 77,657, including 39,675 people engaged in offshore fishing activities.

The marine fishery sector contributes significantly to Lingao's economy, generating over 45 percent of the county's GDP. Authorities reported a fishery production value of more than 15 billion yuan ($2.09 billion) in 2023, with a total production of 412,852 tons.