Institutional News Pursuing the biological mechanisms and diversity of marine life through international collaboration OIST and CNRS have agreed to establish an International Research Lab, EARLY.
Research Update Surprising hormone-related gene activity discovered in the early larval stage of the Malabar grouper Farmed in Okinawa for their food value, these giant meso-predators have had their entire genome sequenced, with unexpected results.
Research Update Eco-friendly treatment saves squid eggs from newfound parasite New “squid killer” species of parasitic copepod has been described and successfully treated.
Research Update To walk, you only need fins (and maybe a sense of adventure) A recent anatomical study of the mudskipper reveals their adaptations to walking on land.
Institutional News OIST researcher helps put Okinawa’s critical shark habitats on the map Seven areas in Okinawa are designated as “Important Shark and Ray Areas” (ISRAs) due to their key roles in safeguarding threatened species.
