[Video/Shandian News]

Located on the eastern coast of China, Shandong has a coastline of around 3,505 kilometers, accounting for one sixth of the country's total. The province is rich in marine resources and and has potential for marine development.

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Global Ocean Development Forum kicked off in Qingdao on Sept 17 under the theme "Let's sea our future – Developing a sustainable marine economy for a thriving ocean".

Apart from the opening ceremony and main forum, the event featured a dialogue on marine civilizations, four parallel forums, and eight themed activities. The transformation of traditional industries, cultivation of emerging industries, layout of future industries, and modern marine governance were the main focuses of discussions.

Watch the video and explore how the province 'seas' its future.