Distinguished Talk of Faculty of Science and Technology – The Imbroglios of Viruses in the SeaSpeaker: Prof. Curtis A. Suttle from University of British ColumbiaHosted by: Prof. Jie XU

Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Macau welcomed Prof. Curtis A. Suttle for a distinguished seminar on the diversity and complexity of viruses in the sea. The event drew an engaged audience of 20 students from different departments, including Ocean Science and Technology.

Prof. Suttle, a renowned expert in marine virology, delivered an insightful presentation that challenged common perceptions about viruses. He highlighted their essential role in sustaining life on Earth, particularly within marine ecosystems. Through compelling data and vivid examples, he illustrated how viruses influence genetic diversity and biogeochemical cycles in the ocean. The talk was both educational and inspiring, encouraging attendees to view viruses not just as pathogens but as integral components of the global system.

澳門大學科技學院邀請了不列顛哥倫比亞大學的著名海洋病毒學專家Prof. Curtis A. Suttle，舉辦了一場關於海洋中病毒的多樣性和複雜性的傑出研討會。這項活動吸引了來自不同學系，包括海洋科學與技術系在內的20名學生的積極參與。

Prof. Curtis A. Suttle在其富有洞察力的演講中挑戰了大眾對病毒的普遍看法，強調了病毒在維持地球生命，尤其是在海洋生態系統中的關鍵作用。透過引人入勝的數據和生動的例子，他展示了病毒如何影響海洋中的遺傳多樣性和生物地球化學循環。此次講座既具教育意義又鼓舞人心，鼓勵與會者不僅將病毒視為病原體，而是將其視為全球系統中不可或缺的一部分。