As new global trends have become evident, a new era of the ocean has begun. Attempts to characterize these trends have already been made in many subdisciplines of maritime science, including marine engineering, resource development, ecology, policy, education, and so on. An international symposium and exhibition, Techno-Ocean 2010, will offer opportunities for fruitful exchange of ocean science and technology across subdisciplines and across generations Let's start what we can do now to convey our understanding of the wonderful ocean to the next generation.