Abstract: The rapid development of digital technology has led to the emergence of digital innovation as a key driver of economic and social development. As a hub for cultivating innovative talent in the field of oceanography, the local sea-related universities are facing the urgent need to develop an effective innovation and entrepreneurship education model in the context of the new digital landscape. From the perspective of digital innovation ecology, it analyse the necessity and main problems of innovation and entrepreneurship education development in local sea-related universities. Based on this analysis, it propose targeted construction strategies with the aim of providing useful references for the reform and development of innovation and entrepreneurship education in local sea-related universities and making positive contributions to the development of marine economy and industry.

Key words: Digital technology, Innovation ecology, Local sea-related universities, Innovation and entrepreneurship education, Education model, Digital transformation