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Hainan province in China is set to establish a tropical marine national park, marking a shift towards integrating marine areas into the national park system. This initiative follows the implementation of the national park law on January 1, allowing the inclusion of marine zones for conservation.

The proposed park aims to protect marine ecosystems while supporting Hainan's development as a hub for deep-sea technology and marine industries. The province's ocean economy grew by 7.9% last year, driven by emerging sectors including deep-sea oil and gas.