Marine ecology research group have been undertaking projects and tasks, such as National Nature Science Foundation of China, Key Innovation Project of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Found of Guangdong Province, and 908, “973”, “863”, etc.

　　  (1) National Nature Science Foundation of China “Effects of terrigenous input on photosynthesis and growth of zooxanthellae and particle ingestion by corals in Sanya Bay”(grant no. 40676092; 2007-2009);

　　  (2) Union Foundation of National and Guangdong “biological progress and environmental influence in the key ecological region of South China Sea” (grant no. U0633007; 2007-2010);

　　  (3)The Knowledge Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Science project”distribution pattern of basic productivity and key process ” (grant no.KZCX2-YW-Q07; 2009-2011);

　　  (4) Chinese Offshore Investigation and Assessment Project of nation and Guangdong province (grant no.908-ST08; 2006-2009).