公众的海洋意识究竟有多重要?回答这个问题,就得弄明白海洋对于中国究竟意味着什么:海洋,不仅要为我国战略利益的拓展提供新的空间,而且要为沿海地区率先发展提供基础条件,同时也要为缓解我国能源、资源紧缺提供强大的后备支撑,特别是要为我国外向型经济发展提供安全通道。可以说,中国发展的未来,命脉系于海洋,建设海洋强国也已成为我国在新世纪的历史任务。显然,要完成如此重大的历 In answer to this question, we must understand what the oceans mean for China: the oceans not only provide new space for the expansion of China’s strategic interests, but also provide the basic conditions for taking the lead in developing the coastal areas At the same time, it should also provide a strong backing for alleviating the shortage of energy and resources in our country. In particular, we must provide a safe channel for the development of China’s export-oriented economy. It can be said that the future of China’s development with its lifelong line in the oceans and building a maritime power has also become our country’s historic task in the new century. Obviously, to complete such a significant calendar