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2018

2018/09/21
Structural changes of oceanic plates due to outer rise earthquakes
- Different outer rise earthquake activity between Japan and Kuril trenches -
2018/09/07
Discovery of a previously unknown virosphere hidden inside marine microorganisms
2018/08/14
Traces in Ocean Island Basalts Show Ancient Carbonates Journeyed from Earth’s Surface to Lower Mantle and Back to Surface
- JAMSTEC scientists co-authors of paper appeared in PNAS
2018/07/13
First Full-Depth Observations in the Izu–Ogasawara Trench
- Chemical Characteristics of Hadal Waters Identified -
2018/07/10
ANU scientists discover the world’s oldest colours - JAMSTEC scientist co-author of paper appeared in PNAS
2018/06/29
Atmospheric PM2.5 Nitrogen Components Increase Phytoplankton Levels
- A link between atmospheric matter and ocean ecosystems -
2018/06/14
Methane Hydrates of Microbial Origin Found in Submarine Mud Volcano
2018/06/21
Mapping the resilience of chemosynthetic communities in hydrothermal vent fields around the western Pacific Ocean
（Press release by National Institute for Environmental Studies）
2018/06/08
Real-scale numerical sandbox experiments suggest arcuate stress structure in accretionary prisms
2018/06/01
Scientists develop material that could regenerate dental enamel - JAMSTEC scientist in MAT co-author of paper appeared in Nature Communications
2018/05/23
Nitrogen Fixation is an Important Nutrient Source in the Arctic Ocean
2018/05/01
Unexpected slowdown of US pollutant emission reduction in the last decade
2018/04/26
International Ocean Discovery Program Expedition 376
“Brothers Arc Flux: Gateway to the subarc mantle: volatile flux, metal transport, and conditions for early life” to Start
2018/04/12
Ocean Circulation Likely to Decrease Japanese Eels
2018/03/22
Arctic Sea CO2 Uptake Accounts for 10% of Total in World’s Oceans
2018/03/14
New Study Found Shallow Very-Low-Frequency Earthquakes Accompany Slow Slip Events along Nankai Trough
2018/03/07
Arctic Summer Temperatures Increase by approximately 2 °C in 15 Years
-Spiral of Summer Warming and Drying
2018/03/07
International Ocean Discovery Program Expedition 375
“Hikurangi Subduction Margin Coring and Observatories” to Start
2018/02/26
First Evidence Suggesting Asthenospheric Injection
into Mantle Wedge of the Izu Arc
2018/02/14
Newly Developed Method for Rock Strength Finds
Increased Strength above Mega-trust in Nankai Trough
2018/02/08
D/V Chikyu Completes International Ocean Discovery Program Expedition 380
- NanTroSEIZE Stage 3: Frontal Thrust Long-Term Borehole Monitoring System -
2018/02/03
Scientists advance weather forecasts by discovering the cause of unusual wind patterns
2018/02/02
Discovery of a primordial metabolic system that gives us a glimpse of the origin of life on earth
- Discovery of a novel TCA cycle through multi-omics research -
2018/01/26
New Study Identifies Decadal Climate Predictability Using Sea Surface Temperature Data
- Efforts may help mitigate climate risks over southern Africa -
2018/01/11
D/V Chikyu to Start International Ocean Discovery Program 380
- NanTroSEIZE Stage 3: Frontal Thrust Long-Term Borehole Monitoring System -
2018/01/04
International Ocean Discovery Program Expedition 374
“Ross Sea West Antarctic Ice Sheet History” to Start