In order to deepen the understanding of prospects of China's marine industry and enhance professional recognition among the students, representatives of SOO faculty and students carried out a visit to sea-related units in Qingdao during July 18-20. The visit group was led by Li Wei, Chair of SOO Council, and Xu Yan, Vice Chair of SOO Council, accompanied by professional teachers. A total of 10 master's and doctoral students participated.

SOO faculty and students visited the Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences.

SOO faculty and students visited the Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

SOO faculty and students visited the Qingdao Institute of Marine Geology, China Geological Survey.

SOO faculty and students visited the First Institute of Oceanography of the Ministry of Natural Resources.

SOO faculty and students came to the School of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences of Ocean University of China for a visit.