Research News
-
Researchers Discover Seamounts Promote Expansion of Oxygen Minimum Zone in Western Pacific
The research team from IOCAS found that seamount promoted the expansion of the Oxygen Minimum Zone to a certain extent.Seamounts and the Oxygen Minimum Zone (OMZ) are two typical habitats that often co-exist in the deep ocean. However, it remains unexplored and unverified whether the 'seamount effect' alters OMZ structure based on marine stratification, thus impacting d...
Feb 05, 2026
-
Scientists Discover Underestimated Methane Emissions from Deep-Sea Cold Seeps
A research team from IOCAS has found that methane emissions from South China Sea cold seeps far exceed previous estimates.Deep-sea cold seeps are key channels for seafloor methane, but quantifying their emissions has been challenging, creating uncertainties in the global ocean methane budget. To fill this knowledge gap, a research team from the Institute of Oceanology of t...
Jan 22, 2026
-
Researchers Cultivate Commercial-Grade Wakame in Subtropical Fujian via Clonal Seedlings
Researchers from IOCAS cultivated wakame to market size in subtropical Fujian using clonal sporophyte seedlings and a winter grow-out strategy.Seaweed aquaculture is a major part of China's coastal bioeconomy, yet farming space and seasonal windows are increasingly constrained in many established production areas.To address this challenge, a research team led by Prof. PANG Shaojun from the Ins...
Jan 07, 2026
-
Scientists Construct Evaluation Framework for Fishery Stock Rebuilding Under Multiple Stressors
Research team from IOCAS quantified the adaptation mechanisms and sensitivity thresholds that shape the rebuilding of fishery stocks under multiple stressors on a long-time scale.Coastal ecosystems face increasing exposure to multiple stressors, including environmental change, land-based inputs, and overfishing. However, how to systematically analyze the dynamic patterns of rebuilding stocks jointly driven by environmental chang...
Dec 16, 2025
-
New Study Reveals Viral Functions in Deep-Sea Ecosystems
A research team from IOCAS has unveiled the crucial role of viruses in deep-sea carbon cycling and microbial community structure. A research team led by Prof. SUN Chaomin from the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS), has unveiled the crucial role of viruses in deep-sea carbon cycling and microbial community structure. Their findings were published in...
Dec 03, 2025
-
New Study Reveals North Pacific Warming Slows Arctic Summer Sea Ice Loss Since 2007
A research team from IOCAS has revealed that accelerated warming in the North Pacific has contributed to a significant slowdown in Arctic summer sea ice loss since 2007.A research team led by Dr. BI Haibo from the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS), has revealed that accelerated warming in the North Pacific has contributed to a significant slowdown in Arctic summer sea ice loss since 200...
Nov 25, 2025
-
Researchers Develop Novel Triploid Breeding Method for Heat-Resistant Kelp
The research team led by Prof. SHAN Tifeng from IOCAS has developed a novel method to breed triploid cultivars in kelp species.Kelp species like Saccharina japonica and Undaria pinnatifida are vital global economic resources. However, global warming, increasing seawater temperatures, is severely impacting kelp cultivation. This makes breeding new, heat-resistant kelp cultivars ...
Nov 19, 2025
-
