ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Decoupling Analysis between Carbon Emissions,
Sewage Emissions, and Fishery Production
in China
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College of Fisheries,Tianjin Agriculture University, Xiqing District,Tianjin 300384, China
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College of Economic and Management, Tianjin Agriculture University, Xiqing District,Tianjin 300384, China
Submission date: 2023-06-14
Final revision date: 2023-07-20
Acceptance date: 2023-09-23
Online publication date: 2023-11-23
Publication date: 2024-01-22
Corresponding author
Muhan Li
College of Economic and Management, Tianjin Agriculture University, Xiqing District,Tianjin 300384, China
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2024;33(2):1365-1374
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ABSTRACT
In this study, we applied decoupling theory to explore the link between carbon emissions, sewage
discharge, and fishery output growth in China from 2012 to 2021. The research results indicated
that during the research period, the relationship between carbon emissions and fishery output was
mainly weak decoupling, while the relationship between sewage discharge and fishery output was
weak decoupling and expansive negative decoupling. Carbon emissions and sewage emissions were
weak decoupling for most of the time. At the same time, the article defined the relationship between
the environment and fishery production based on the decoupling state between the three, which are
environmentally friendly, conventional, and polluting. It was discovered that China’s fishery production
and environment still exhibit a polluting state. This means that there is a need for green and coordinated
development of fisheries production and the environment, and corresponding measures must be taken.
As a result, we have proposed policy recommendations that include optimizing aquaculture models,
strengthening technological innovation and promotion of new technologies, and strengthening
government supervision, management, and policy support.