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Research Update

Natural analogues: Pushing the frontiers of research on coral reefs and climate change

Scientists travel to Palau to learn what may happen to coral reef ecosystems in the future

A large clownfish and a smaller juvenile clownfish swim over the top of an anenome

Research Update

In hot water: Ocean warming impacts growth, metabolic rate and gene activity of newly hatched clownfish

The oceans are heating up, and just 3°C of warming could significantly impact the development and growth of clownfish larvae, a new study finds.

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Research Update

New Center of Innovation at OIST

The Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation will bridge academia, government and industry by promoting synergies between science, technology, and engineering.

28 October 2022

Research Update

Investigating the impacts of ocean acidification using natural analogues

OIST marine scientists amongst those awarded funding to create an international standard for research on ocean acidification.

Research Update

OIST marine scientist allied to prestigious coral reef center

One of OIST’s distinguished marine scientists, Professor Timothy Ravasi, has been invited to work alongside researchers from the world’s pre-eminent center in coral reef research.

29 September 2020

Research Update

Warming Seas: Climate Change’s Toll on Tropical Fish

Researchers study behavioral and physiological effects of marine heatwaves on wild fish in a short period of time.