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TRIDENT is a next-generation deep-sea neutrino telescope under development in the South China Sea, designed to explore the high-energy Universe through the detection of astrophysical neutrinos. By instrumenting a multi-cubic-kilometer volume with optical sensors optimised for excellent photon collection and directional reconstruction, TRIDENT aims to enable precision neutrino astronomy, probe the mechanisms of cosmic ray acceleration, and search for signals of physics beyond the Standard Model. Over the past several years, the collaboration has advanced the detector design through component R&D and extensive simulation, while simultaneously establishing a broad physics program. Together, these efforts define the scientific reach of the experiment and guide its staged realization toward a full-scale detector. This poster will present an overview of the experiment’s scientific goals, detector concept, and current status, including recent technical progress toward initial in-situ deployments and upcoming construction milestones. Together, these developments position TRIDENT to play a leading role in the rapidly expanding field of neutrino astronomy.