Sound Bites

"I believe ocean-related humanities subjects need to be independent of traditional humanities subjects, to educate students more professionally. For example, international maritime law should become an independent subject instead of being linked with international law. Most ocean and marine universities have not achieved this."

Sun Peiting, vice-president, Dalian Maritime University

"Marine and ocean talent in the present era need to be better-rounded. They should be pioneers in innovative marine science and technology and take part in the making of international maritime law and in guiding international oceanic affairs."