What We Do
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Thriving in the Depths: Unveiling Secrets of Deep-Sea Symbiosis
As a marine biologist, I've dedicated my career to studying the development and evolution of marine invertebrates.(Text by WANG Hao, haowang@qdio.ac.cn)The deep sea, with its extreme environments such as high pressure, darkness, and the absence of light-driven primary production, was one of the last habitats conquered by humans. Surprisingly, these supposedly "dese...
Dec 02, 2024
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Why I Investigate the Redox State of Oceanic Basalts
While my current research is ocean-focused, my future work will expand beyond oceanic basalts.(Text by ZHANG Fangyi, zhangfy@qdio.ac.cn)Fangyi was giving a presentation at the EGU (European Geosciences Union) conference. Credit: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of SciencesVolcanic activity is closely intertwined with human life. While vo...
Oct 22, 2024
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Marine Biodiversity and Global Change: Responding to Climate Change
I became the first female scientist from IOCAS, to complete a manned submersible dive.(Text by LEI Yanli, leiyanli@qdio.ac.cn)Yanli successfully completed a manned submersible dive. Credit: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of SciencesMy research focuses on marine calcifying organisms such as foraminifera and corals, analyzing the...
Sep 19, 2024
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Marine Sediments Help Me Reconstruct Past Climate and Environmental Evolution
These efforts can help us understand the mechanisms by which climate and weathering interact and better meet future climate and environmental challenges.(Text by YU Zhaojie, yuzhaojie@qdio.ac.cn)
Zhaojie was working on the "JOIDES Resolution" scientific research ship as an inorganic geochemist for International Ocean Drilling Program 355 cruise. Credit: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sc...
Jul 01, 2024
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My Mission to Explore Mystery of Tintinnids in the Oceans
My research interests include tintinnid biogeographic distribution patterns, diversity and community structures in different environmental gradients.(LI Haibo, haiboli@qdio.ac.cn)
Haibo in the Antarctic during the Chinese Antarctic Research Expedition. Credit: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Tintinnids are planktonic ciliates with durable loricae, belonging to subclass C...
May 30, 2024
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Marine Fishery Conservation for A Better Future
I look forward to contributing to the conservation and sustainable use of fish resources through our efforts.(Text by ZHANG Hui, zhanghui@qdio.ac.cn)
Hui was making the otolith samples for the age identification of fishes. Credit: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Marine fish are one of the most familiar and reliant marine livings to...
Apr 28, 2024
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Revealing Special Life Processes of Deep-sea Difficult-to-cultivate Microorganisms
The mystery of deep-sea difficult-to-cultivate microorganisms is the focus of my future work and will be gradually revealed.(Text by ZHENG Rikuan, zhengrikuan@qdio.ac.cn)
Rikuan was testing the long-term enrichment culture of deep-sea difficult-to-cultivate microorganisms. Credit: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
The deep sea (water depth >1000 m)...
Mar 22, 2024
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Understanding ENSO Complexity from A Perspective of Ocean Salinity
Ocean acts like an air conditioner for global climate system, and so does for ENSO variability.(Text by GUAN Cong, congguan@qdio.ac.cn)
Cong was attending the OSS interannual conference. Credit: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
The El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is the strongest year-to-year climate variability in...
Dec 26, 2023
