Shuang Zhao is a Young Scientist and a Class C High-Level Talent in Fujian Province, affiliated with the Ocean College of Fujian Polytechnic Normal University. His research focuses on marine algal ecology and sustainable coastal solutions, with core areas including macroalgal physiological ecology, seaweed genetic breeding, and the dynamics and management of harmful algal blooms. Dr. Zhao obtained his Bachelor of Engineering in Bioengineering from Qingdao University of Science and Technology in 2015, followed by a Master’s degree (2018) and a doctoral degree (2023) in Marine Science from Shanghai Ocean University. Currently, he teaches courses such as Marine Biology, Marine Resources & Environment, Aquatic Biology, Phycology, and Marine Survey Techniques. He has participated in over eight national-level projects, including those under the National Key R&D Program and the green tide research initiatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources. Dr. Zhao has authored more than 40 SCI-indexed papers, over 10 of which are as first author or corresponding author. He also holds two patents related to Ulva prolifera clearance technology. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals such as Marine Pollution Bulletin, Marine Environmental Research, Ocean and Coastal Management, Science of the Total Environment, Science of Remote Sensing, Plants,and Diversity.