In this study, with methods of integrated research, comparative analysis, bibliometrics, systems analysis, matching forecasts, the experts exchange forum such as seminars and conferences in a number of ways, the hot spots and trends of international marine science and technology developments are analyzed and predicted, trying to grasp the international cutting-edge development and the national urgent needs, envisioning the long-term objectives, strategic needs, and routes of marine science development in China, and putting forwards practical policies and measures.

As one of the eighteen field-specific reports comprising the comprehensive scope of the strategic general report of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, this sub-report addresses long-range planning for developing science and technology in the field of bio-hylic and biomass resources. They each craft a roadmap for their sphere of development to 2050. In their entirety, the general and sub-group reports analyze the evolution and laws governing the development of science and technology, describe the decisive impact of science and technology on the modernization process, predict that the world is on the eve of an impending S&T revolution, and call for China to be fully prepared for this new round of S&T advancement.

Abstract

Introduction

1 Major Demands of National E,evelopment on Marine Science & Technology

 1.1 Needs from Sustained Econorr ic Development in Marine Science and Technology

 1.2 Social Development Demand on Marine Science and Technology

 1.3 Needs in Marine Science and echnology from National Maritime Rights and Interests

 1.4 Needs in the Marine Science and Technology from Development of Science and Technology

2 The International Forefront and Trends of Development in Marine Science & Technology

 2.1 The National Marine Development Strategies of World's Major Countries

 2.2 Major International Marine Scientific Research Plans

 2.3 The International Trends of Development in Marine Science and Technology

3 Status and Opportunities of Chinese Marine Science & Technology Development

 3.1 Status of Development of Marine Science and Technology Research in China

 3.2 Major National Sea-related Scientific Research Projects

 3.3 Opportunities and Challenges in the Development of Chinese Marine Science and Technology

4 Major Scientific Problems and Technologies in Key Research Areas

 4.1 Major Scientific Problems and Technologies in Marine Environment Areas

 4.2 Major Scientific Problems and Technologies in Marine Ecology

 4.3 Key Science and Technology Issues in Merine Biological Areas

 4.4 Key Scientific Problems and Techniques of the Marine Oil and Gas and Mineral Resources

 4.5 Key Scientific and Technical Problems in Sustainable Development of Coastal Areas

 4.6 Development and Utilization of Other Marine Resources

5 The Roadmap of Development in Chinese Marine Science & Technology to 2050

 5.1 Constitution of the Roadmap of Development in Chinses Marine Science and Technology to 2050

 5.2 The Goals of Chinese Marine Science and Technology Development to 2050

 5.3 Depicting the Development Roadmap of Chinese Marine Science and Technology to 2050

 5.4 The Roadmap of Development in Marine Environment Security

 5.5 The Development Roadmap in the Field of Marine Ecosystems Security

 5.6 The Technology Development Roadmap of Marine Bio-resources

 5.7 The Technological Development Roadmap of Marine Energy Sources and Mineral Resources

 5.8 The Development Roadmap in Comprehensive Utilization of Seawater Resources

6 Protection Measures and Countermeasures

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