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2018-12-15
Two FIO scientists invited as members of the China-Germany Geological Survey of Northern Victoria Land, Antarctica
Currently, the China-Germany geological survey of Northern Victoria Land, Antarctica is underway. As part of the 35th Antarctic Expedition by China, the survey involves Dr. Cui Yingchun and Dr. Liu Chenguang of FIO who serve as scientific personnel for this time. It is reported that it is the 13th ...
2018-12-11
The 52rd cruise of Ocean No. 1 by China sailed smoothly
The scientific research vessel "Ocean No. 1" sailed from the dock of scientific research base of Beihai Branch of Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao on December 10, 2018, and would carry out its 52rd scientific expedition to the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean successively. The mission for ...
2018-12-07
Research Professor Qiao Fangli selected as EPG member of UN Decade
Recently, Research professor Qiao Fangli of the First Institute of Oceanography of the Ministry of Natural Resources (FIO, MNR) was selected as a member of the Executive Planning Group (EPG) of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (the Decade), and will participate in the ...
2018-12-01
Focus on sustainable development of East Asian Seas and represent China's voice on ocean management
The East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2018, organized by the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA), was successfully held in Iloilo, Philippines, from November 27 to 30. More than 900 delegates from 15 countries and various international organizations attended the ...
2018-11-26
A Visit from Professor Eric Ivan Thorsos of the University of Washington
From January 25 to 30, a visit was paid by Professor Eric Ivan Thorsos of the Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington (UW-APL) to the First Institute of Oceanography (FIO).
2018-11-22
FIO Lab of Marine Geology and Geophysics successfully completed comprehensive survey on vulnerability of coastal zone in Thailand
Recently, a team organized by the Lab of Marine Geology and Geophysics has successfully completed the comprehensive survey on vulnerability of coastal zone in Thailand. Completed by the team jointly organized by the First Institute of Oceanography (FIO) and Department of Marine and Coastal ...
2018-11-21
China-Thailand cooperation on marine spatial planning yields substantial results
Recently, the results of marine spatial planning (the first batch) for Koh Lan and its surrounding waters compiled by the Research Center for Islands & Coastal Zone of FIO and Prince of Songkla University (PSU) of Thailand were officially handed over to the Department of Marine and Coastal ...
2018-11-20
The 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of FIO-POI China-Russia Joint Research Center of Ocean and Climate held in Qingdao
On November 19, the 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of FIO-POI China-Russia Joint Research Center of Ocean and Climate (hereinafter referred to as "JRCOC") was successfully held in Qingdao. The main tasks of the meeting are to consider the first annual work report and the next annual work plan of ...
2018-11-19
The 7th IOC/WESTPAC Technical Workshop on SEAGOOS Ocean Forecasting System Development (SEAGOSS/OFS-VII) held successfully
On November 18, the 7th WESTPAC Technical Workshop on SEAGOOS Ocean Forecasting System Development (SEAGOSS/OFS-VII), was successfully held in Beihai City, Guangxi Province. This workshop was co-hosted by UNESCO/IOC/WESTPAC and the First Institute of Oceanography (FIO) of the Ministry of Natural ...
2018-11-18
The Sixth China-Southeast Asian Countries Marine Cooperation Forum held in Beihai, Guangxi Province
On November 16-17, the Sixth China-Southeast Asian Countries Marine Cooperation Forum was held in Beihai City. The Forum was co-hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and co-undertaken by the First Institute of Oceanography ...
