Northeast China's Liaoning province will strengthen environmental protection for the ocean and islands during the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20), according to the local maritime authorities.

In a statement, the Liaoning Provincial Oceanic and Fishery Department said the province will tighten the review and approval procedures for local businesses use of the ocean and will supervise land reclamation on islands.

The province's natural coastline will be rigorously protected and island restoration projects will also be undertaken, the department said, adding that inspectors will monitor the implementation of protection measures.