Scientific issues include but not limit to: 

• What are key processes that determine variability of boundary currents in the tropical-subtropical basins? How do climate changes affect these processes? How does boundary current variability affect climate? 

• What are the main dynamic processes that govern interactions between boundary currents and coastal seas? How does climate variability affect such interactions and change physical and biological states in coastal seas? 

• What are observation and modeling issues need to address the dynamics and to assess the future changes of deep ocean-marginal sea system? How to improve the decadal and longer timescale predictability of the climate system? 

Under the framework of the Symposium, there will be plenary lectures, oral presentations as well as poster sessions. Early career scientists or participants from developing countries can apply for financial support to cover local hotel room rates.