The opening ceremony of 8th Science and Technology Form in Yangtze River Delta area themed by “Transition and Development in Yangtze River Delta area” was held on Sept. 28th, 2011 in Shanghai.Over 300 representatives from the societies and other related units under Shanghai Association for Science and Technology (SAST), and some constitutions in Yangtze River Delta area participated in this meeting. Vice Chairman of SAST, Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering Mr. ZHU Neng-hong Presided over the opening ceremony. The leaders from SAST and Zhejiang Association for Science and Technology attended this opening ceremony and made their welcoming address. After then the professional symposium was held. Academician of Chinese Academy of Science, Professor WANG Pinxian from Shanghai Tongji University, Research Fellow of Research Institute of Economics Shanghai Academy Social Science the Director of Shanghai Economy and Region Economy's Department Mr. CHEN Wei presented their reports 《Based on the Yangtze River Delta to Face Deep Ocean》, 《Considerations of Several Problems on Development and Transformation in the Yangtze River Delta Area》, respectively. Their reports interpreted the important significance of marine scientific research on future scientific and technical development and described present status of economic development in Yangtze River Delta area. They also proposed how to develop marine scientific research in Yangtze River Delta area with collaborative progress; utilize the abundant natural resources more efficiently; exert regional advantages by mutual coordination and promote developing modern service industry through innovation of manufacturing industry.