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What We Do
  • My Quest for Molluscan Phylogeny and Evolution
    As a molluscan biologist at IOCAS, I believe that biodiversity research is essential to all aspects of the biological sciences.(Text by SONG Hao, haosong@qdio.ac.cn)
      Hao is recording morphological characteristics of sea snails. Credit: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Science
      As a molluscan biologist at IOCAS, I believe that biodiversity research is essential...
    Oct 27, 2023
  • New Model Fish Species Construction and Mechanistic Analysis of Mode Traits
    I grew up by the sea, passionate about the ocean, and full of respect and curiosity towards marine life.(Text by XIAO Yongshuang, yongshuangxiao@qdio.ac.cn)
      Yongshuang is conducting seedling research and sample collection at Laizhou Mingbo Aquatic Co. Credit: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Science
      Analysing pattern trait mechanisms in...
    Sep 28, 2023
  • Investigating Rapid Changes in Arctic As An Ice-Breaker
    Now I am leading a polar sea ice research team using multiple satellite observations to investigate the rapid changes in Arctic region. (Text by BI Haibo, bhb@qdio.ac.cn)
      Haibo is invited to make a research report in a special session supported by the Wuhan University. Credit: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
      The strong reduction in late summer minimum Arctic...
    Aug 30, 2023
  • Mantle Composition and Magmatic Processes Beneath Ocean Ridges
    Magmatic activity at mid-ocean ridges is one of Earth's most important geological processes, which produces igneous crust that floors the global ocean basins.(Text by SUN Pu, pu.sun@qdio.ac.cn)
      Pu was operating the MC-ICP-MS instrument to acquire isotope data. Credit: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
      Magmatic activity at mid-ocean ridges is one of Earth's most important geological...
    Jul 26, 2023
  • Understanding Atmosphere and Ocean Extremes under Global Warming
    Looking forward, my work has the potential to inform policy decisions and help society prepare for a more uncertain and challenging future.(Text by LI Delei, deleili@qdio.ac.cn)
      Delei was attending the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) annual meeting. Credit: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
      The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme events in the a...
    Jun 26, 2023
  • Ranching sea cucumbers to repair the oceans — and improve human health
    I aim to restore sea-cucumber populations to rebalance ocean ecosystems and so that people can use their beneficial compounds.Nature 617, 856 (2023)
      (Text by ZHANG Libin, zhanglibin@qdio.ac.cn)
      Libin Zhang aims to restore sea-cucumber populations to rebalance ocean ecosystems and so that people can use their beneficial compounds.
      Libin Zhang is executive deputy dir...
    May 24, 2023
  • Tracing History of Earth Climate via Marine Sediments
    History is fascinating. I am a historian, but one who studies the history of earth climate. The tool I use is marine sediment.(Text by ZHAO Debo, zhaodebo@qdio.ac.cn)
      Debo and the X-ray diffractometer. This instrument has helped him analyze thousands of marine sediment samples. Credit: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
      History is fascinating. I am a ...
    May 06, 2023
  • Using CRISPR to Study Marine Biodiversity
    Ocean has astonishing biodiversity and extreme adaptations. My passion is in nature. I love spending my time here, in the ocean.(Text by ZHANG Linlin, linlinzhang@qdio.ac.cn)
      Linlin was loading CRISPR molecules into microinjection needle. Credit: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
      The marine ecosystem is a unique ecosystem that supports various animal l...
    Apr 04, 2023