For promoting the research, conservation, education and extending cooperation on marine sciences and biotechnology, the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium (NMMBA) and the College of Marine Sciences, National Dong Hwa University began to hold a national symposium on marine biotechnology in September of 2006 and 2007 respectively.

Starting in 2008, the annual national symposium was transformed into an international symposium entitled “The Omics in the Ocean — The International Symposium for Marine Biology and Biotechnology”. Omics represents a field of study in Greek. In mandarin pronunciation, Omics represents the profound secrets or the truth. With the increasing attraction and application of various omics approaches in biological research, we adapt this title to symbolize our effort and enthusiasm to explore the beauty and truth of the ocean. Since 2008, we have held night symposiums which have attracted about 150 participants annually, including distinguished scholars, experts and students from around the world. This symposium has been serving as a great platform for researchers and students to share the latest progress in various areas of marine biology and biotechnology.

This year, we specially invited the "Taiwan Marine Biotechnology Society" to co-organize this symposium with us, so the name of the symposium will be merged into "The Omics in the Ocean — The 10^thInternational Symposium for Marine Biology and Biotechnology＆The 7^thTaiwan Society of Marine Biotechnology Academic Symposium". Our annual theme is “Theme: Innovative Applications and Sustainable Development for Our Blue Ocean”. Our distinguished speakers invited from around the world will give talks on this topic from different perspectives. There will also be poster display on other areas of marine biology and biotechnology. We believe that all participants will benefit from and enjoy this year’s symposium.