OceanExpert ID : 14460
First Institute of Oceanography, MNR
FIO
6 Xian-Xia-Ling Road, Hi-Tech Industry Park
Qingdao
Shandong, 266061
China
Type
Academic
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Telephone
+86-532-88967468
Fax
+86-532-88965544
Activities
First Institute of Oceanography (FIO), Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) of China, being the predecessor of the Fourth Marine Research Institute of Chinese Navy, was established in 1958 and incorporated into SOA system in 1964. As a comprehensive marine research institute, FIO occupies two campuses (Laoshan campus and Aoshan campus) of over 11.3 ha. and is engaged in basic/applied research in oceanography and social service, FIO takes aims at enhancing marine S&T and providing technical supports for marine resources management, marine security and economic development. Its key research areas range from China coastal waters/oceans to polar regions, including marine resources and environmental geology, mechanism/forecasting methods of marine hazards, sea-air interaction and climate change, changing rules of marine eco-environment, and protection/utilization of islands and coastal zones.
