Plan calls for hi-tech marine economy

Science and technology will propel the marine economy over the next five to 10 years, a plan released yesterday said.

The State Oceanic Administration released the national scheme to promote the use of scientific innovation to boost China's oceanic industries from 2008-15.

"It is the first guideline in China to highlight R&D in the growth of the marine economy," said the administration's director Sun Zhihui.