The origin of the certification trademark of "Lushun Kelp" is limited to the surrounding waters within the range of east longitude12051'~158' and north latitude 38 40' ~ 3910', mainly in Longtang, Lushunkou District. The sea area is located in the narrow sea area where the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea convect. The seawater temperature is low, and the submerged reefs are densely covered with undercurrents, which is beneficial to the exchange of water bodies, and the seawater is not easy to be polluted, which is very beneficial to the production of kelp. Moreover, the kelp grown here is long and wide, with thick leaves and positive color. It is not only a good green food, but also the first choice raw material for iodine-making enterprises and seaweed chemical enterprises. It has a high nutritional value and has been subjected to.
According to Lushunkou Algae Association, there are more than 100 kelp breeding and processing enterprises in Lushun area, with nearly 10,000 employees and an annual output of about 220,000 tons of kelp. "Lushun Kelp" was successfully registered as a national geographical indication certification trademark, which greatly stimulated the market of Lushun Kelp. In the past, every ton of kelp in 400 yuan had to be credited, but now every ton of 800 yuan is still in short supply. This alone can increase the income of kelp farmers in Lushun area by 88 million yuan and kelp production and processing enterprises in the whole region by more than 200 million yuan.
The origin of "Lushun Kelp" is located in the narrow sea area where the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea convect. The seawater temperature is low and the underwater undercurrent is dense, which is beneficial to water exchange and the seawater is not easy to be polluted. Kelp products in this area have thick leaves, positive color and high content of algin, mannitol and iodine. They are not only green foods with high nutritional value, but also the first choice raw materials for iodine-making enterprises and seaweed chemical enterprises.
According to the person in charge of Lushun Seaweed Association, the successful registration of the geographical trademark "Lushun Kelp" will help standardize the kelp breeding and processing market, enhance the market reputation of Lushun Kelp, and further promote the development of kelp industry in Lushunkou District and even Dalian.