Teaching staff in charge

Akkeshi Marine Station, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University

Prof.　NAKAOKA Masahiro　　　　

　　　　

Research Theme：

Biodiversity and ecological function in seagrass beds and their relativeness

Long-term and broad-scale changes of biodiversity in seagrass and kelp beds

Investigation on the effects of local and global environmental changes on coastal ecosystems

Akkeshi Marine Station, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University　　　

Specially Appointed Assistant Professor　SUZUKI Ippei　

Research Theme：

・Development of methods to quantify energy budgets of marine apex predators

・Animal-borne blood sampler to understand mechanisms of dive responses in pinnipeds

・Respirometry and biologging to quantify energy expenditure of marine mammals