The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in China has introduced 11 new aquatic species, including rainbow trout, common carp, kelp, and clams, marking a total of 240 new aquatic species released by the ministry. These new varieties were developed with target traits such as growth rate, body size, disease resistance, and shell width, and were approved for promotion by the National Aquatic Original and Improved Variety Approval Committee. The aim is to support the high-quality development of the aquaculture industry in China.