The farewell and introduction meeting for the deputy director of research of the Caspian Sea Ecology Research Center was held at the conference hall. During the meeting, Dr. Nasrollah Zadeh, the head of the Caspian Sea Ecology Research Center, thanked the efforts of Dr. Fazli and wished him success on his new position as the head of the department of management and assessment of aquatic resources. By issuing a decree, Dr. Reza Safari was introduced as the new deputy director of research. Dr. Fazli appreciated the directors of the research departments and all the colleagues who worked with him on the work they did. Then Dr. Safari expressed his plans for further development at the center.