From October 14 to 17, the sixth meeting of the Nan'ao Science Conference was held on Nan'ao Island in Shantou, focusing on the topic of "Marine Ranching and Effectiveness of Blue Carbon".

Prof. Liu Wenhua, Vice President of Shantou University, served as the executive chairman of this Conference. 34 experts and scholars, including four academicians Gui Jianfang, Chen Dake, Jiang Xingwei, and Chen Songlin, and representatives of 14 marine-industry-related enterprises in Guangdong attended the Conference. In-depth exchanges and discussions were carried out through 18 reports on the topics of marine ranching and blue carbon.

Vice Mayor Peng Congen and Deputy Director of Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund Committee Jiang Yong attended the meeting and delivered speeches.

At present, the construction of marine ranches across China has begun to take shape, with notable economic, ecological and social benefits. It is thus crucial to gain insight into the characteristics, potential and strategic significance of the marine economy and industry. At the meeting, scholars presented reports on their research progress, including deep-sea and far-sea aquaculture equipment and technology, marine satellite remote sensing, and biotechnology innovation of marine fish, etc., and discussed about the future of blue economy.

Focusing on the theme of "Challenges and Paths for the Construction of High-standard Modern Marine Ranching", the scholars focused their discussions on the natural endowment of the ocean in Guangdong Province and the major scientific and technological needs of marine ranching. They also integrated Shantou's new industrial model of "offshore wind power + marine ranching", to further explore the new prospects of marine economy.

The Nan'ao Science Conference is hosted by Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology and Shantou Municipal Government, and organized by the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund Committee and Guangdong Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT). Since its inception in February this year, six high-level academic conferences have been held, attracting more than 200 experts and scholars to discuss topics on basic research, quantum materials and manipulation, high-efficiency integration of optoelectronics, etc. It has played a vital role in fostering the development of related fields.

Focusing on basic research and talent training in basic academic disciplines, GTIIT, as the Secretary Office unit and one of the organizers of the Nan'ao Science Conference, has ensured the Conference's continued success while adhering to municipal strategy, to help build the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area into a global highland for basic research and original innovation.

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