Indo-Pacific Region: marine biogeochemistry, biodiversity, sustainability study group (IMBeR IPR)
Objectives • Determine material fluxes in the sea areas across the IPR between the Pacific and the Indian • Observe marine biodiversity in the sea areas across the IPR • Understand the multi-spheres (Atmosphere-Hydrosphere-Biosphere-Lithosphere) interactions in the IPR in terms of future climate changes • Enlarge oceans’ contribution to the people for the sustainable growth by employing scientific research activities Area of Study Work Program (2022-2032) • Share the scientific research plans • Facilitate collaborate research among members • Synthesis for current scientific understanding of the common interests • Develop capacity building sessions for the IPR region Latest News Thematic session at the IMBeR West Pacific Symposium (22-25 Nov. 2021, Online)
Publications Trace metals and nutrient study in IPR Zhang Jing, Thamasak Yeemin, R. John Morrison, and Gi Hoon Hong, eds. 2022. Coral Reefs of the Western Pacific Ocean in a Changing Anthropocene. Vol. 14. Coral Reefs of the World. Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-97189-2. | Co-Chairs East China Normal University University Malaysia Sarawak University of the Philippines Universitas Jenderal Soedirman Fan Wang Institute of Oceanology, CAS Shanghai Jiao Tong University / East China Normal University |