Maoming is accelerating its transformation into a strong marine city, optimizing ocean space development, and continuously enhancing technological innovation capabilities. 

It is also rapidly upgrading traditional industries and expediting the construction of modern marine ranches, leading to the vigorous growth of emerging sectors and enhancing its marine economy.

Establishing key projects, such as Oriental Energy and Wilmar International, propels Maoming's industrial development. 

Maoming is leveraging platforms and industrial zones to attract many leading enterprises. This strategic approach fosters the concentrated development of green chemical engineering and new marine materials industries.

The marine fishery continues to expand, with the total output of aquatic products reaching 944,900 metric tons in 2023. The number of aquatic products processing enterprises above the designated size of Maoming has reached nine, and the aquatic products processing capacity has reached 340,000 tons every year.

Moreover, Maoming has initiated the construction of a modern marine ranch, marking a new phase in its marine development.