Three years after the start of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), a global conference brings together the community and partners to celebrate achievements and set joint priorities for the future.
Focused on "delivering the science we need for the ocean we want," this conference marks an important milestone on the path to 2030, covering the full range of Ocean Decade Challenges, including critical issues such as climate change, sustainable management of biodiversity and sustainable ocean economy, etc.
Many countries are making an effort to protect marine resources.
A feeding frenzy involving a Bryde's whale and birds at Dapeng Bay in Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province, July 4, 2021. /CFP
The Dapeng Bay National Marine Ranch demonstration site in south China's Shenzhen City is the first coral-themed national marine ranch in the country. The site integrates multiple functions, such as ecological restoration, scientific education, leisure and sightseeing.
Hailed as "tropical rainforests in the sea" and the "home of marine life," coral reefs provide shelter for diverse aquatic life and empower fisheries for mankind.
Scientific research, recreational fisheries and seabed observation platforms are expected to be deployed in the Dapeng Bay ranch, combining various ecological industries to promote high-quality development and explore new paths for protection, development and utilization simultaneously.
(Cover: An aerial view of Dapeng Bay in Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province, June 20, 2023. /CFP)