The symposium will be held in Qingdao, the beautiful coastal city of Shandong province, in eastern China. The Ocean University of Qingdao, which is especially renowned for its marine and fishery sciences, is one of the key comprehensive universities under the direct jurisdiction of the State Education Ministry of China. 

The average temperature in July in Qingdao is about 25 ^oC (roughly 75 ^oF) and a humidity of 70% is expected. There are flights and railway services from Qingdao to most of the big cities in China. Overseas participants may transfer at Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Japan or Korea where you can find direct flights to Qingdao.

Accommodation

The symposium will be held at a hotel in Qingdao. Arrangement for accommodation can be made through the Symposium Secretariat or by direct reservation. Please select the Preferred Rate in the REGISTRATION FORM. Detailed information about the accommodation will be announced in the Second Circular.