There are 15 universities in Shanghai, including Shanghai Ocean University. The first-class construction discipline of Shanghai Ocean University is aquatic products, including aquaculture, marine fishery, aquatic food and fishery economy.

In addition, Shanghai Ocean University is a university jointly established by Shanghai Municipal People's Government, State Oceanic Administration and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. It is also a national "double-class" university, which has been incorporated into many projects and plans of the Ministry of Education and the national level. Therefore, it can be confirmed that Shanghai Ocean University is a double-class university.