1st World Congress of the Ocean held in Dalian

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By CCTV reporter Guan Yang

The 1st Annual World Congress of the Ocean has been held in the port city of Dalian, in northeast China. The gathering has brought together world leaders, NGOs, researchers and businesses from around the world. The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness of the role that oceans play in our lives.

Given China’s large coastline, the conference is providing a vital platform to bring together Chinese and foreign delegates, who are looking to exchange ideas and to search for new opportunities in the world’s oceans. The event is being held on a large cruise to emphasize the importance of the sea.

The 1st Annual World Congress of the Ocean has been held in the port city of Dalian, in northeast China.

As our cruise ship sets sail, the 1st world congress of ocean is about to kick off at the upper deck. The conference will touch on topics related to ocean resource development, sea transportation management, evaluation on the Marine Industry and many more. The idea of holding the event while sailing away makes the whole experience more vivid and interactive.

Under the theme of the "New Wave of the World Marine Economy", experts have brought in a range of ideas like building maritime transport hubs, and how to create new opportunities while also addressing global needs.

The 1st Annual World Congress of the Ocean has been held in the port city of Dalian, in northeast China.

Oussama El Omari, Ras Al Khaimah trade zone of UAE, says, "I was very interested in Chinese history and philosophy, building infrastructure."

Delegates were eager to meet each other and exchange ideas on what they thought would be a good approach to dealing with challenges facing the oceans.

Vivianne Solis-Weiss, head of Mexico National university, says, "We’re in a country, source of income, tourist industry. We want to"

The 1st Annual World Congress of the Ocean has been held in the port city of Dalian, in northeast China.

Meanwhile, businesses are also looking for opportunities to expand their networks, hoping to find a way out of the current economic slump hitting the global shipbuilding sector.

Perry Eriksson, cargo tech from Sweden, says, "There was no supply, extremely low."

Delegates have also been treated to some delicious seafood from the area’s rich waters. Only by working globally, can the world tackle tough environmental challenges while creating new opportunities for growth.