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Ocean Policy Research Institute
Division of Ocean Vision and Action

Pioneers for a Sustainable Ocean
As a Think, Do, and Innovate-Tank, Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) takes a comprehensive view on a wide range of ocean-related issues, analyzing challenges through a scientific approach that integrates the natural and social sciences as well as the humanities. We propose feasible strategies to serve as reference for policymakers in the international community and strive to engender an environment conducive to making these policies a reality. At OPRI, we are committed to using policy research approaches to assist in resolving the myriad marine challenges we face and help establish a new ocean governance so that we may ensure future generations can enjoy healthy waters for years to come.
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OPRI Convenes Dialogue on Advancing Ocean System Change

March 18, 2026
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[Event Report] Northeast Indian Ocean Regional Dialogue on Sustainable Blue Economy, Connectivity, and Resilience for SIDS

January 30, 2026
Essays and Commentary

Blue carbon collaboration at COP30: Technical outcomes and pathways

December 26, 2025
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Project List of FY2026

Project Name Year
Demonstrating the benefit of Satellite VDES Fourth year of a four-year project
Development of Automatic Recognition Technology for Underwater Sound Sources Third year of a three-year project
Next Generation Ocean Policy in the Polar Regions Fourth year of a five-year project
Promotion of International Cooperation in Ocean Related Fields Third year of a three-year project
Public Relations for Ocean Policy Fifth year of a five-year project
Ocean Innovation from Asia Second year of a three-year project
Organizing and Dissemination of Information on Islands Studies First year of a two-year project
Oceanshot Research Grant First year of a five-year project
Ocean Education Pioneer School Program Ⅳ Single-year project
Enhancing Ocean Intelligence First year of a three-year project
Study on Advancing Ocean Science-Policy-Society Nexus First year of a two-year project
Establishment of Sustainable Ocean Management First year of a five-year project
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Reports and Publications

The Potential and Challenges of Rare Earth Mining at Minamitorishima: Can It Strengthen Japan's Economic Security?

The Potential and Challenges of Rare Earth Mining at Minamitorishima: Can It Strengthen Japan's Economic Security?

Ocean Newsletter No.598

Ocean Newsletter No.598

Innovative Social Practice and Community-Based Approach to the Ocean

Innovative Social Practice and Community-Based Approach to the Ocean

The importance of shipping routes thrown up by the Panama Canal

The importance of shipping routes thrown up by the Panama Canal

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Mitsutaku Makino (President)
Atsushi Watanabe (Director)
Xiang Gao (Senior Research Fellow)
Michael C. Huang (Senior Research Fellow)
Emadul Islam (Senior Research Fellow)
Masanori Kobayashi (Senior Research Fellow)
Santosh Kumar Rauniyar (Research Fellow)
Tomo Shioiri (Senior Research Fellow)
Shigeki Takaya (Senior Research Fellow)
Miko Maekawa (Senior Program Officer)
Sakiko Hataya (Research Fellow)
Mitsuru Hobara (Associate Researcher)
Yoshiaki Mori (Program Officer)
Miho Takakura (Research Fellow)
Kotaro Tanaka (Research Fellow)
Kyutaro Yasumoto (Associate Program Officer)
Mengyao Zhu (Research Fellow)
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