IHB successfully convened the Third Forum on Hydrobiology from Septermber 17 to 19, 2025, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the Acta Hydrobiologica Sinica. (Credit: IHB)

The Institute of Hydrobiology (IHB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences successfully convened the Third Forum on Hydrobiology from Septermber 17 to 19, 2025, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the Acta Hydrobiologica Sinica. As a highlight of the 2025 Hubei Association for Science and Technology "Golden Autumn Academic Month," the forum brought together leading experts and young scholars to advance theoretical and technological innovation in hydrobiology. 

IHB director MIAO Wei opened the forum by reflecting on IHB's 95-year development and the Journal's pivotal role in China's hydrobiological progress. The forum, under the theme "Aquatic Life, Harmonious Coexistence," aligned closely with national strategic needs, driving deep integration of technological innovation and practical application to contribute wisdom and solutions for enhancing the conservation and sustainable utilization of China's aquatic biological resources. 

Prof. GUI Jianfang delivered a keynote reviewing a century of advances in hydrobiology, while other plenary speakers addressed key challenges including fish disease prevention and marine fish diversity.

The forum featured four parallel sessions delving into critical areas: 

Biodiversity & Resource Utilization, covering topics from acoustic monitoring of cetaceans to deep-sea protist diversity. 

Water Environment & Ecological Restoration, addressing issues like algal bloom control and eco-friendly restoration techniques. 

Biotechnology & Healthy Aquaculture, exploring genetic breeding, disease mechanisms, and green alternatives to antibiotics. 

A dedicated Graduate Student Forum showcasing emerging research from the next generation of scientists. 

This gathering reinforced the community's commitment to providing scientific support for aquatic resource conservation, ecological protection, and sustainable development.