The Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai) (SML) is a provincial research institution initiated by Guangdong Province and Zhuhai Municipality and operated by Sun Yat-sen University. Committed to becoming a world-class laboratory, SML has established collaborative partnerships with 43 universities, research institutes, and enterprises both domestically and internationally, enhancing the breadth and depth of marine scientific research through joint contributions, shared interests, and mutually beneficial development. Guided by the principle of targeting global scientific frontiers, serving major national needs, and supporting local economic growth, SML pursues excellence in marine science and engineering.