By summarizing Chinese aquaculture development, this paper discusses the strategic significance for further improving aquaculture. Guided by the new growth concept of green, low-carbon and carbon sink fisheries, the development strategy for environmentally friendly aquaculture is proposed, mainly including: promoting "conservation, extension and high-tech" development strategy for aquaculture modernization; realizing "high-efficient, high-quality, ecology, health and safety" mission target for aquaculture sustainable development; and the key tasks in the near era for establishing modern aquaculture innovation system, etc. Focusing on the existing problems of aquaculture industry and its developmental needs, we put forward the following suggestions: China should pay attention to the spatial demand of aquaculture, set up aquaculture carrying capacity assessment system, develop ecosystem-based new production mode of aquaculture, conduct enhancement projects for aquaculture facilities, strengthen aquaculture management and law-enforcement, etc.