How Can Digital Ocean Governance Empower the Blue Granary? - An Empirical Study from Fujian's Coastal Regions

To address international uncertainties and ensure food security, establishing and implementing a comprehensive food security perspective holds significant strategic importance. However, research on how digital marine ecological governance impacts marine fishery production remains scarce. Therefore, this study takes coastal areas of Fujian Province as a case example, systematically examining the causal relationship between digital marine ecological governance and marine product yields through two pathway mechanisms: “coastal water quality” and “red tide coverage.” Specifically, utilizing panel data from coastal cities in Fujian Province from 2011 to 2023, a two-way fixed effects model was constructed for empirical testing. Results indicate that digital marine ecological governance significantly promotes marine aquatic product output, with conclusions remaining robust after a series of stability tests. This study not only reveals the economic value of digital marine ecological governance but also provides empirical support for the practice of digital ecological civilization concepts.