As Japanese islands are located in one of the most geologically-active areas, JAMSTEC, as a Japanese research institute, is responsible for delivering an integrated understanding of the ocean, the Earth, the life, and human activities.
Furthermore, JAMSTEC needs to promote marine innovation related to marine resource utilization, marine biotechnological progress, and more advanced marine-earth data and information services. Its understanding of the ocean is also the key for success in recovering from the massive 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, and also in preparing against serious future natural disasters.
Under themes of "the ocean," "the Earth," and "the life," JAMSTEC is committed to promoting the world’s most advanced research and technological development projects for Japan, for the world, and for our planet – the Earth.
