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Experimental facilities

Research Building 1

Research Building 2 and outdoor aquarium

Research Building 3

Experimental incubation aquarium system

Aquarium holding facilities

Culturing facility of the model ascidian
(Ciona intestinalis)

Remotely operated vehicle (ROV)

Scuba diving facilities

Seminar rooms

Fieldcourse laboratories

In the laboratories, facilities for molecular cell biology and biochemistry are available, including DNA sequencer, mass spectrometer, electrophoretic apparatus, centrifuge, several light microscopes, electron microscope, confocal microscopy, HPLC, deep freezer, etc. We additionally have laboratories for recombinant DNA or model animals, and proteomics.

Wifi internet is available throughout the center.

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