Zooplankton nets are fundamental tools for biological oceanography, and their sampling quality directly affects the evaluation accuracy of species composition and ecological function. The technical evolution of zooplankton nets from early vertical hauls to modern multi-net platforms (such as MOCNESS and Multinet) has been reviewed to highlight significant advancements in mechanical control, telemetry, and depth-resolved sampling. It analyzes the complementary role of non-contact technologies, such as optics, acoustic, and environment DNA, to traditional nets, emphasizing the continuing necessity of net sampling in species identification and data verification. It is further proposed that the future development of zooplankton nets should integrate sensing systems, artificial intelligence, and sample-preservation technologies to develop a “smart net” system for efficient, low-bias and quantitative sampling of meso- and macro-zooplankton.

Island rescue vessels need to navigate shallow waters and dock at small piers on reefs, so their displacement is usually limited. The arrangement of various rescue equipment within a confined space is challenging, necessitating appropriate trade-offs. By establishing a quantitative assessment method for rescue capabilities, combined with the overall performance and rescue equipment configuration of different design schemes, the rescue capacity of the vessel can be evaluated in the early design phase to ensure it meets mission requirements. This assessment method has been successfully applied in the design of relevant island rescue vessels.

A set of shipboard helicopter integrated logistic support helicopter integrated logistic support(ILS) methods adapting to extreme environmental conditions, such as polar low temperature and icing, is proposed in order to meet the increasing requirements of ILS for helicopters on polar ships in China. The current common polar rules, standards and ship configuration are studied to identify their incompatibility with extreme polar environments. Targeted improvement plans are then proposed based on relevant domestic and international systems. These improved helicopter ILS methods for polar ships can be selectively applied to the design and construction of new generation polar ships.

The harsh natural environment and special geographical position of the polar regions make the polar activities more dangerous. Frequent sudden accidents also impose higher requirements for the emergency rescue in the polar regions. China has carried out a large number of scientific investigations and commercial shipping in the Antarctic and Arctic, but with weak foundation of polar rescue. By summarizing the current main rescue modes in the polar regions, a preliminary idea of the polar rescue system is proposed, and the organization structure, regulation study, platform construction, environmental survey, communication and navigation, rescue station distribution, equipment development, personnel training and procedure formulation are described. This study will fill the gap in the research of polar rescue system in China, in order to provide references for the establishment of the polar rescue system in the future.