Abstract:

 Marine entertainment industry, represented by oceanic theme parks, is developing rapidly. Due to both oceanic and entertainment characteristics of the industry, the key regulatory issues should include intellectual property protection and the protection of environmental and biological resources. It is essential for the sustainable development of marine entertainment industry to strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights, enhance the law enforcement of ecological and environmental protection, introduce the concept of animal welfare in legislation, and implement social responsibility in scientific research and education.

Key words: oceanic theme park, marine entertainment industry, protection of marine resources, legal regulation