Advanced Institute for Marine Ecosystem Change (AIMEC)

Data integration is the key to understanding Asia-pacific marine change

A new perspective on Asia-pacific marine ecosystems proposes integrating physical oceanography, environmental genomics, and ecological observations to enhance biodiversity monitoring. This approach aims to strengthen international collaboration and protect the region's most diverse marine life.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Marine Ecosystem Change (AIMEC)·JournalFrontiers in Marine Science·DateNov 5, 2025

Researchers in Japan discover new jellyfish species deserving of a samurai warrior name

A new species of Physalia jellyfish has been discovered in northeast Japan, prompting questions about the distribution and movement of marine organisms. The study suggests that warm ocean currents may be transporting surface-drifting marine organisms to previously unrecorded areas.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Marine Ecosystem Change (AIMEC)·JournalFrontiers in Marine Science·DateOct 31, 2025

Ocean twilight zone modulates marine phytoplankton productivity

The ocean's twilight zone plays a crucial role in regulating marine phytoplankton productivity, which is essential for the marine food chain. Researchers have found that warming temperatures can strengthen the recycling of nutrients between the ocean layers, with significant implications for climate change projections.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Marine Ecosystem Change (AIMEC)·JournalNature·DateAug 22, 2024