Shizhen Attends the Microplastics Conference

From April 18 to 20, Shizhen attended the Microplastics Conference hosted by Northwest A&F University. She delivered a talk on the atmospheric fate of microplastics in a session chaired by Xu Li.

During the conference, she reconnected with old friends such as Changer Chen, Qiqing Chen, and Yuyuan Tang, and also had the pleasure of meeting many new colleagues in the field.

It was a memorable and inspiring trip, filled with engaging discussions and warm reunions. The hospitality and academic atmosphere made this visit truly unforgettable.

Wang Wanzhe’s 76-Day Oceanic Expedition Ends with Success in Sample Collection and Academic Enrichment

On April 9th, Wang Wanzhe completed his scientific expedition in the eastern Indian Ocean and arrived in Sanya, Hainan. For this expedition, he was aboard the R.V. Xiang Yang Hong 01, operated by the First Institute of Oceanography under the Ministry of Natural Resources. The voyage began on January 24th and concluded successfully on April 9th, lasting a total of 76 days. The research area covered the eastern Indian Ocean.
During the expedition, a variety of samples were collected, including atmospheric samples, seawater, rainwater, and seafloor sediments. These samples have now been safely transported back to the laboratory for further analysis.
For Wang Wanzhe, the expedition was not only a success in terms of collecting the planned samples, but also a valuable opportunity to broaden his academic horizons and make new friends. It was truly an unforgettable experience! Group photo of all the crew members of the R.V. Xiang Yang Hong 01.

A photo of Wang Wanzhe taken on the foredeck of the R.V. Xiang Yang Hong 01.

Wang Wanzhe collecting atmospheric samples.

Wang Wanzhe collecting seawater samples.

Wan Zhe was awarded the title of Outstanding Team Member