On October 2024, 10, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology held an international symposium with Shanghai Ocean University at the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology's Shinagawa Campus, with the theme of "Diversity and Sustainability of the Hydrosphere: The Cutting Edge of Environmental Conservation and Research." Participants from Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology included Executive Vice President for Education and International Affairs Masashi Maita, Associate Professor Wu Haiyun (Marine Environmental Sciences Division), Associate Professor Endo Masato (Marine Bioresources Division), Associate Professor Kato Goji (Marine Bioresources Division), and Assistant Professor Wu Lianhui (Marine Resources and Energy Division).

　We signed an inter-university exchange agreement with Shanghai Ocean University in 1997 and have actively engaged in exchanges between students and faculty members ever since. This symposium has been held annually since 2006, with this year marking its 18th time. Due to the COVID-6 pandemic, it was held online, but last year a face-to-face symposium was finally resumed at Shanghai Ocean University, and this year it was held at our university for the first time in six years.

　First, Executive Director Maita gave an opening address, looking back on the past exchange achievements between the two schools and spoke about the significance of the symposium. After lectures by faculty members from both universities, a general discussion was held, providing an opportunity for lively exchange of opinions. Finally, Vice President Luo Yi of Shanghai Ocean University gave a closing address, expressing his gratitude for the successful holding of the symposium and his expectations for further exchange between the two schools in the future.

Opening remarks

Group photo

Scene from the symposium

Closing remarks