On the morning of July 2nd, Wang Qingyin, Chairman of the China Fisheries Association, former Director of the Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, and President of the Anyuan Sea Cucumber Industry Research Institute in Yantai, Zou Ange, Chairman of the Sea Cucumber Industry Branch of the China Fisheries Association and Chairman of Shandong Anyuan Seed Industry Technology Co., Ltd., and Wang Yinggeng, Vice Chairman of the Spiny Skin Animal Branch of the China Marine Limnology Association and Researcher of the Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, visited Dalian Ocean University to exchange ideas on the cooperation between the two sides. Professor Yao Jie, Secretary of the Party Committee of Dalian Ocean University, Professor Song Linsheng, President, Professor Chang Yaqing, Dean of the Graduate School, and Professor Ding Jun, Dean of the College of Fisheries and Life Sciences, warmly welcomed Wang Qingyin and Zou Ange and their delegation.

Chairman Wang Qingyin introduced the development of Shandong Anyuan Seed Industry Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Anyuan Seed Industry) in the sea cucumber industry and the goals and operating methods of Yantai Anyuan Sea cucumber Industry Research Institute. He suggested that Dalian Ocean University and Anyuan Seed Industry jointly initiate the establishment of a sea cucumber industry joint laboratory (tentative name) to serve the industry and society. The main functions of the joint laboratory include cultivating professional talents for the sea cucumber industry, using Anyuan Seed Industry as a teaching and experimental base for Dalian Ocean University, relying on Anyuan Seed Industry to carry out scientific research projects, and providing excellent talents for Anyuan Seed Industry.

President Zou Ange stated that the development of Anyuan Seed Industry today cannot be achieved without the support of leaders and experts from Dalian Ocean University, especially Professor Chang Yaqing's team over the past decade. The "Anyuan 1" national level sea cucumber new variety, created with the participation of Professor Chang Yaqing's team, has been widely recognized by farmers in major sea cucumber production areas such as Liaoning, Shandong, Hebei, and Fujian. Its market share has been increasing year by year, achieving high quality and good prices. There are still many deep-seated technical problems in the sea cucumber industry that urgently need to be solved. Anyuan Seed Industry is willing to continue deep cooperation with Dalian Ocean University to work together for the high-quality and sustainable development of the sea cucumber industry.

Secretary Yao Jie warmly welcomed the visit of Chairman Wang Qingyin and Chairman Zou Ange. Anyuan Seed Industry is a leading enterprise in the field of sea cucumber in China, and Dalian Ocean University is very willing to deepen exchanges and cooperation with it. The establishment of a joint laboratory is a good opportunity to promote the reform and development of Dalian Ocean University's School of Industry, and the school fully supports it.

Principal Song Linsheng stated that talent cultivation is the focus of the school, and technological innovation and serving society are the mission of the school. Shandong and Liaoning have close connections and strong complementarity. It is the joint responsibility of schools and enterprises to ensure the healthy and sustainable development of indigenous varieties such as Liaoshen in the Yellow and Bohai Seas. Both sides can cooperate in all aspects and the entire industry chain around sea cucumber. In addition to talent cultivation, they can also strengthen cooperation in germplasm improvement, germplasm resource protection and utilization, feed and disease research, deep processing, and other aspects, conduct in-depth research, produce more results, and serve the industry. The leaders of both sides agreed to hold a joint laboratory listing ceremony during the 70th anniversary celebration of Dalian Ocean University. The relevant projects will immediately carry out collaborative research and development, produce results as soon as possible, and serve the sea cucumber industry.