On the morning of July 11th, the foundation laying ceremony of the Demonstration Park of integrated agriculture, fishery and light and the Demonstration base of Murraycod seed Industry and breeding was held in Hetoudian Town, Laixi City. Jiao Mingwei, Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of Qingdao Marine Development Bureau, was invited to attend the event and delivered a speech.

It is reported that the total investment of the project is 600 million yuan, the first phase investment is 200 million yuan. Upon completion, it will become the world's largest breeding base for Murray cod species, with an annual output of more than 100 million cod seedlings, which can meet the seedling supply of 100,000 tons of Murray cod.

Jiao pointed out that the No.1 Central Document in 2021 put forward the requirement of "fighting well for the success of the seed industry". Qingdao, as the birthplace of the five waves of mariculture in China, should play a leading role in the development of the national aquaculture industry. The project of Qicai Integrated Farming, fishing and Light Intelligent Agriculture Demonstration Park and Murdock seed Industry and Breeding Demonstration Base is an important link in the development of aquatic seed industry in our city. This project integrates more than ten years of scientific research achievements of Qingdao Qicai Seed Technology Co., LTD. Through high-density farming in factory recycled water, the project produces green and healthy Murdock, which gets rid of the disadvantages of traditional fisheries that depend on the sky for food. Mark the city in the introduction of aquatic varieties, artificial breeding technology breakthrough, industrial recycling aquaculture and other fields to step on a new level, for the city fishery aquaculture industrialization, intelligent, modern development provides a model.

Jiao Mingwei said that the municipal Marine Development Bureau will further increase the support for aquaculture seed enterprises with development potential, such as Qicai Seed, through the introduction of policies, to accelerate the cultivation of a number of output value of more than 100 million and listed enterprises. At the same time, explore the establishment of market-oriented operation mechanism, the scientific research advantages into industrial advantages, promote the city aquatic seed industry bigger and stronger.

Also attending the event were Zhang Xianliang, former director of Fisheries Administration of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and President of China Oceangoing Fisheries Association, Hu Honglang, deputy director of National Aquatic Products Technology Promotion Station, Bao Zhenmin, academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering and other leaders and experts.