As a coastal province, Shandong has rich marine fishery resources and it is one of the major production areas of marine products in China. During the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress, deputies from Shandong promoted the province's special marine products .

The "Genghai No 1" marine ranch complex in Yantai, Shandong province [Photo/VCG]

Mo Zhaolan, an NPC deputy and professor from the College of Marine Life Sciences at the Ocean University of China, promoted the oysters produced in Rushan, a county-level city in Weihai.

The Rushan oyster has been approved as one of China's national geographical indication protected products and was placed on the first batch of "Shandong Good Products" list.

The Rushan oyster ranks first place in the high-end market due to its exceptional quality and brand effect. Rushan processed oyster products are popular in 15 countries and regions, including Japan and South Korea.

Wang Xuemei, an NPC deputy and researcher at the Rizhao Ocean and Fishery Research Institute, promoted the province's sepia esculenta, sea cucumbers, shellfish and other sea treasures.

Zou Ning, an NPC deputy and professor from Ludong University in Yantai, promoted the algae products from Shandong province.