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2023-10-30
FIO Comprehensively Deepens China-Thailand Marine Science and Technology Cooperation to Bolster the Development of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Thailand Joint Laboratory. With the support of the Ministry of Natural Resources, FIO will host a celebratory event for the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the laboratory in Xiamen from November 8 to 11.
2023-09-27
China's Ocean and Climate Prediction Scheme Released via a UN Platform
On September 27, 2023, the DCC-OCC International Launching Conference commenced in Qingdao. Endorsed by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (IOC/UNESCO), the Best Practice Recommendations on the BV Theory – ...
2023-07-25
FIO Teams Up with African Partners to Advance the OSF Programme
Recently, the First Institute of Oceanography (FIO) has made a significant milestone in its collaboration with African partners, as the Ocean to Climate Seamless Forecasting in Africa (OSFiA) Project was officially endorsed as an Ocean Decade action.
2023-07-02
Mr. Peter Thomson Visits the First Institute of Oceanography
Mr. Peter Thomson, the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Ocean Affairs, visited the First Institute of Oceanography (FIO), Ministry of Natural Resources of China on June 29, 2023.
2023-02-15
The UN "Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development" Goes off to a Strong Start, with the Joint Efforts of Government Departments from Various Ministries, Provinces, and Cities to Build China's First International Cooperation Center for the "UN Ocean Decade"
On February 15, 2023, the signing and unveiling ceremony of the tripartite agreement on the establishment of the International Cooperation Center for the "UN Ocean Decade" (hereinafter referred to as the "Cooperation Center") was held in Qingdao West Coast New Area.
2023-02-06
FIO Developed New-Generation Floating Ocean Buoys Based on the UN Ocean Decade Program
Through the Ocean Decade “Ocean to Climate Seamless Forecasting System (OSF)” Program, the research team of the First Institute of Oceanography of the Ministry of Natural Resources (FIO, MNR) has developed the new-generation intelligent global navigation satellite system (GNSS) ...
2022-10-25
The 7th SPARC General Assembly in Asia Hub Kicks off
On October 24, 2022, the 7th SPARC General Assembly Asia Hub kicked off in Qingdao, China.
2022-09-26
All Rescued People were Within the Search and Rescue Area as Previously Forecast - the First Institute of Oceanography of the Ministry of Natural Resources (FIO, MNR) Provided Comprehensive and Accurate Ocean Forecasts to Support the Rescue of the Sunken Ship in Cambodia on September 22
At 10:30 a.m. local time on September 22, 2022, a fishing boat carrying 41 Chinese citizens sank due to a sudden malfunction near the vicinity of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Cambodia. At 6 p.m. on the evening of September 23, the emergency forecasting team of FIO provided the Cambodian side ...
2022-09-24
FIO Provides First Location Map for Cambodia for Rescue after the Shipwreck on September 22
According to media reports in Cambodia, a fishing boat sank suddenly due to a malfunction near Sihanoukville at 10:30 a.m. local time on September 22, 2022. On the afternoon of September 23, Researcher Qiao Fangli, Dr. Zhao Chang, Senior Engineer Xia Changshui, and Researcher Yin Xunqiang formed an ...
