Abstract:Sand mineral resource is the second largest offshore mineral resource in Shandong province, which is only next to oil and gas mineral resources. More than 10 kinds offshore sand mineral resources and nearly 80 sand deposits have been found in Shandong province. 7 kinds are primarily proved to have industrial value, such as zink, building sand, style-building sand, quartz sand, shell, ballstone and free gold. Offshore sand deposit is formed by concentration of useful minerals under sea dynamic condition. Exploration of oceanic snad deposit has the characteristics of high envestment, high risk and high gain. Ocean environmental effects, exploring and collecting condition, area selecting and exploration possibility should be proved carefully before exploration.