Second Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration

 Directly affiliated to the State Oceanic Administration (SOA), the Second Institute of Oceanography (SIO) was established in 1966 and has developed into a non-profit oceanographic research institute with comprehensive disciplines, strong scientific and technological capabilities and advanced equipment support. It is mainly engaged in marine scientific researches on China seas, oceans and polar regions as well as the R & D and application of high technology for marine environmental protection and resources exploration.