Relying on the Key Laboratory of Tropical Island Ecology of the Ministry of Education and the Key Discipline of Ecology in Hainan Province, the team conducts research on the species diversity of chelonians and their population ecology by applying the theories and methods of ecology, biogeography, biosystematics, conservation biology and behavioral sciences, with the aim of environmental protection and sustainable use of resources. At present, we have established several field research bases in Diaoluoshan, Wanling and Sansha in Hainan, as well as in South Kunshan mountain in Guangdong and Yellow River Beach in Shaanxi, and we have established master's degree, doctoral degree and postdoctoral station in animal ecology as a platform for talent cultivation.