Posts
Welcome Jakob
December 7, 2023. Jakob joined MBU as a research intern.
Noam's new paper
November 30, 2023. Noam's new paper has been published online in Limnology and Oceanography.
Welcome Tunggul
November 1, 2023. Tunggul joined the MBU as a postdoc.
Welcome Lunch
November 1, 2023. We had a welcome lunch for Melissa, Sophie, and Tunggul at Bacon Bar Japan.
Welcome Sophie
October 10, 2023.
Welcome Melissa
October 5, 2023. Melissa joined the MBU as a research intern.
Collaboration with NTT
July 4, 2023. The first collaboration paper with NTT has been published.
Welcome Diala
May 31, 2023. Diala joined the MBU as a rotation student.
Farewell Otis and Kim
May 26, 2023. Farewell to Otis and Kim
Graduation Ceremony
May 19, 2023. Maki attended the Graduation Ceremony (NHK news).
Welcome Lily
May 19, 2023. Lily joined the MBU as a rotation student.
Farewell Nicole
April 28, 2023. Farewell to Nicole
Collaboration with Yusuke Uchiyama
April 24, 2023. Another collaboration paper with Yusuke Uchiyama has been published.
Congrats Kota
April 13, 2023. Kota received Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows, Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (DC2), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Scholarship.
Congrats Heng
April 13, 2023. Heng received Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientist, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Scholarship (23K17033).
Collaboration with Andreas Andersson
March 17, 2023. Another collaboration with Andreas Andersson appeared in nature climate change.
Welcome Nicole
February 27, 2023. Nicole joined the MBU as a research intern.
Farewell Michelia
February 15, 2023. Michelia and Otis.
Yosuke's new paper
January 30, 2023. Yosuke’s new paper was published. Read more at Hakai Magazine and JAMSTEC press release (Japanese, English).
Collaboration with Naha Coast Guard Office
January 27, 2023. OIST and Naha Coast Guard Office sign Collaboration Agreement. Find out more at OIST news, RBC news, and NHK news.
Collaboration with Andreas Andersson and Stephen Monismith
January 25, 2023. Collaboration with Andreas and Stephen was published recently.
Noam's new paper
January 14, 2023. Noam’s new paper was published. Read more at Seychelles News Agency and Phys.org.
Welcome Maya
January 4, 2023. Maya joined the MBU as a rotation student.
Welcome Kim
January 1, 2023. Kim joined the MBU as a part-time technician.
Otis' first paper
December 22, 2022. Otis’ first paper was published. Find out more at the OIST news.
Congrats Maki, farewell Angela
December 21, 2022. Celebration on Maki’s Ph.D. and farewell to Angela.
Dr. Maki Thomas
November 30, 2022. Maki was awarded her Ph.D. degree.
Welcome Michelia
November 21, 2022. Michelia joined the MBU as a research intern.
Angela's new paper
October 29, 2022. Angela’s new paper was published. Read more at OIST news.
Patricia's new paper
September 14, 2022. Patricia’s new paper was published.
Welcome Nanako
September 1, 2022. Nanako joined the MBU as a rotation student.
Welcome Georgii
September 1, 2022. Georgii (Gohan) joined the MBU as a rotation student.
Welcome Sawyer
August 8, 2022. Sawyer joined the MBU as a research intern.
Farewell Bob
June 29, 2022. Farewell to Bob.
Maggi's new paper
June 28, 2022. Maggi’s new paper was published.
Maki's first paper
June 13, 2022. Maki’s first paper was published. Read more at OIST news.
Welcome back Noam
June 6, 2022. Noam joined the MBU as a JSPS fellow.
Graduation Ceremony
May 20, 2022. Bob attended the Graduation Ceremony.
Kota's first paper
April 22, 2022. Kota’s first paper was published. Read more at OIST news.
Congrats Bob, Welcome Kimika
October 22, 2021. We celebrated Bob's successful Ph.D. thesis exam presentation last night, and also welcomed Kimika Takeyasu (research intern from Kobe University).
SoKa Project 2020 → For better bathymetry grids
Understanding the dynamics and circulation of oceans is quite a challenge while having tremendous impact on global and local environment. There exists multiple ways to approach it: from buoy releases to numerical modeling. However, whatever the method chosen, the knowledge of the bathymetry (seafloor elevation) is a keystone of the process.
How do typhoons affect microbes?
MBU members study the impact typhoons have on coastal microbial communities through 'Red soil' runoff. Using in-situ sampling either side of powerful typhoon events and mesocosm experiments, the authors of this study have made some concerning discoveries.
A Geologist and the Kuroshio
Noam Vogt-Vincent joined the Mitarai Unit as an intern to study the historical flow of the Kuroshio
#JuanToRemember
Today we mark Juan Diaz's final day as a Mitarai unit intern. After an extremely successful seven month internship studying the impact of red soil runoff on planktonic communities as a "Red-Soil Ranger" Juan will be leaving, but hopefully not for long...
Paleobiology of the Deep-Sea in Okinawa
Senior scientist of Paleobiology at Sweden’s Natural History Museum in Stockholm visits OIST and the Mitarai Unit. Steffen Kiel (centre) came to hunt for fossilised deep-sea molluscs and discuss collaborations in chemosynthetic ecosystem biogeography.
MBU members help Onna village with typhoon relief
OIST scientists join the cleanup effort in onna after the devestation of typhoon #24 (Trami).
Visiting Researcher
Prateek Singh collaborates with the Marine Biobhysics Unit at OIST as a visiting researcher all the way from the University of Oulu, Finland.
Deep Sea Biology Symposium 2018
Mitarai Unit members attend the Deep-Sea Biology Symposium 2018 in Monteray, California.
APCRS 2018
Mitarai Unit members present at the Asia Pacific Coral Reef Symposium (APCRS2018)
Akiko's Baby Shower
Mitarai Unit members organize a suprise baby shower for the Research Unit Administrator, Akiko.
With plenty of cake and decorations we say a temporary farewell to Akiko before she goes on maternity leave.
Fortunately we wont be so lost without her as her replacement, Masako, is on hand to support our research.
You'll be missed Akiko.
Earth Day 2018: Beach Clean
Mitarai Unit members join local volunteers from the Japanese Self Defence Force and other groups within Onna-village to clean litter from local beaches.
This event organised by OIST's Community Relations team is just one of many beach cleaning efforts that occur every month of the year, mostly organized by groups of students.
Oceanographic expedition MR17-03C delayed by Typhoon
Oceanography cruise delayed due to too much oceanography.
Image credit of 'The Weather Channel'
6th International Symposium on Chemosynthesis-Based Ecosystems (CBE6)
Satoshi Mitarai Presenting at the 6th International Symposium on Chemosynthesis-Based Ecosystems (CBE6).
Wave Glider in the News
The Mitarai Unit's 'Wave Glider' device was the focus of an article written by Alexandra Branscombe in the journal of Earth and Space Science News.
Chasing Corals before the IAB meeting
Mitarai Unit members join together at lunch to watch 'Chasing Corals' Featuring Prof. Ruth Gates who will be joining us this week along with other IAB members to discuss the future of Marine Science at OIST.
Cruise Complete (MR17-03C)
A collaborative research expedition between Mitarai Unit members, the Japanese Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) as well as other national and international agencies, has successfully come to an end.