Organized by Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Institute of Smart Marine Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Nature Sensors,Nature Microbiology, Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, Nature Communications, and Communications Earth & Environment / Communications Sustainability.

The conference will explore the frontiers of marine sensing and digital ocean science. The program will bring together oceanographers, engineers, data scientists, and environmental researchers from both academia and industry. It will highlight cutting-edge developments in in situ and remote sensing, autonomous marine robotics, and deep-sea observation systems, with sessions spanning deep-sea exploration, eco-environmental sensing, marine methane monitoring, and digital ocean modelling. The conference will also address critical challenges, including sensor calibration and validation, large-scale data integration, and the deployment of robust technologies in extreme and remote marine environments.