The History Of Global Marine Geological Survey

The paper studies the history of global marine geological survey and gets the following key contents:Firstly, the thesis analyzes history and present situation of developed countries' marine geological survey. Taken America and Japan as examples, discussing the historical process and achievements from two aspects which include regional geological investigation and Exclusive Economic Zone. Analysing the history of the development of America and Japan about marine geological survey from three aspects which include investigation agency, investigation techniques and characteristics. And making a detailed summary in the marine sands, oil and gas resources and deep ocean resources in aspects of abroad marine mineral resources.Secondly, the paper examines the situation of China's Marine Geological Survey. Dividing our national marine geological investigation process into start-up phase, development and flourishing of the three stages. Introducing our national marine geological survey process, characteristics of each stage and the main achievements in detail and then expounding our national marine mineral resources exploration and technical characteristics.Thirdly, through contrast between abroad and our country, the paper summarized comprehensively the gap with the developed countries in marine geological investigation that the late start, less investment, outdated equipment, serious waste of resources because of the need of different departments,,less large-scale maps and so on.Finally, the paper forecasts our national marine geological investigation. Hoping that the government should be in a higher starting point that increases the investment to cultivate more excellent talents of marine geology and narrow the gap with the world.