A delegation of five led by WANG Xiuquan, deputy director general of the Bureau of Science Communication at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, visited IHB on March 29, 2023. (Credit: IHB)

On March 29th, a delegation of five led by WANG Xiuquan, deputy director general of the Bureau of Science Communication at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, visited the Institute of Hydrobiology (IHB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Joining the discussion were XIE Shouqi, deputy director of IHB, as well as Professors WANG Kexiong and ZHOU Li, and HUANG Dan, head of General Affairs Office.    

During the discussion, Prof. ZHOU Li presented the recent research achievements of the research team led by Prof. GUI Jianfang (CAS member). Prof. WANG Kexiong introduced the achievements in the conservation of the baiji and Yangtze finless porpoises. HUANG Dan reported on the basic situation of the institute and the focus of this year's science communication work.   

The two sides held in-depth discussions on how to improve science communication work and coordinated on specific next steps during the discussion and exchange session.   

In his concluding remarks, WANG Xiuquan gave full recognition to the science communication work carried out by the Institute of Hydrobiology. He praised the institute's long history, rich platform resources, and achievements in precise breeding, as well as its contributions to the ten-year fishing ban and the protection of the Yangtze River. He expressed that the Bureau of Science Communication will continue to strongly support the science communication work of the institute.   

Next, the Bureau of Science Communication will further leverage its channel advantages, collaborate with the institute to carry out propaganda and planning work, integrate scientific and technological resources, and build a large-scale communication pattern.