17th International Kuroshio Science Symposium (2024)
(Kochi University)
Theme: Marine Resources Nurtured by the Biological and Environmental Diversity of the Kuroshio Region: Collaborative Research for Innovation in Elucidation, Utilization, and Management
Call for Papers
We cordially invite scientists, researchers, students and professionals from country members of the Kuroshio region, especially the participants of the 17th International Kuroshio Science Symposium to submit your manuscripts to our Kuroshio Science journal Special Issue (19-1).
Submit your manuscript for the special issue of Kuroshio Science (Vol. 19, No. 1) by 9 May 2025. In detail, please see the “Editorial Policy and Instructions for Authors” and "Call for Papers"
Do not hesitate to contact me (shinbo at kochi-u.ac.jp) if you have any question.
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Left: abstract book (including maps of the venue)
Right: symposium schedule and program
Revised on October 30.Date
November 4th (Mon) - 6th (Wed), 2024
Venue
Asakura Campus, Kochi University
Campus Location
Access (JR Dosan Line schedule)
From Kochi Station to Asakura Station
| Departure time (Kochi Station) |
Arrival time (Asakura Station) |
|---|---|
| 7:42 | 7:59 |
| 8:25 | 8:39 |
| 9:35 | 9:47 |
| 10:27 | 10:40 |
| 11:06 | 11:20 |
| 12:06 | 12:20 |
| 12:27 | 12:40 |
| 13:06 | 13:20 |
From Asakura Station to Kochi Station
| Departure time (Asakura Station) |
Arrival time (Kochi Station) |
|---|---|
| 17:06 | 17:22 |
| 17:59 | 18:14 |
| 18:38 | 18:50 |
Deadline: Aug, 31st 2024, <<REGISTRATION SITE>>(closed)
Abstract Submission (Deadline) : Sep. 30, 2024
*There is no financial travel support for the participation.
*Online sessions are not offered.
There is no registration fee for international participants.
Accommodation
Participants are requested to make their own hotel reservations in Kochi City. We recommend booking a hotel near JR Kochi Station. For students, we can introduce student dormitories on the Asakura Campus (Dormitory room is 2100 yen per night)..
https://www.city.kochi.kochi.jp/kochi-city-travel-guide/index.html
Abstract Format and Submission
The Abstract format template (MS-Word format) can be downloaded HERE (MS-Word format). Please paste your abstract on this form, save it with the file name “presenter's first name_presenter's family name.docx” (e.g. “Satoshi_Kubota.docx”) and upload from “FILE REQUEST” site. Deadline is September 30th.
Presentation Style
Both 1. oral and 2. poster presentations are scheduled.
1. Oral Presentation
Total Presentation Time
15 min (presentation : 12 min + discussion : 3 min)
2. Poster Presentation
Preparation of Poster
A0 size (84.1cm (W) x 118.9cm (H))
Symposium Schedule
Symposium venue
Asakura Campus, 2-5-1 Akebono, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan
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November 4 (Mon.)
Networking Event with Alumni and Students (The Kochi University 75th Anniversary Ceremony)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 11:30 |
Presentation Guest Speaker黄秉益 博士（探索水產、台湾） 「持続的可能な海洋深層水資源による水産業の振興」
"Promoting the Aquaculture Industry with Sustainable Deep Ocean Water Resources"
|
| 11:30 - 12:45 | Lunch Party |
Symposium
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 13:00 - 18:40 |
Open Ceremony, Keynote Speech, Oral Presentation, Poster session Guest SpeakerDr. Danilo M. Gerona (Partido State University, Philippines) Dr. Charles P. H. Simanjuntak (IPB University, Indonesia) |
November 5 (Tue.)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:30 - 18:40 |
Keynote Speech, Oral Presentation, Closing Ceremony Guest SpeakerDr. Emma L. Ballad (Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Regional Office 2, Philippines) Dr. Jayvee A. Saco (VIP-CORALS, Batangas State University, Philippines) Dr. Hsiu-Chin Lin (National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan) |
| 18:45 - 20:45 | Banquet |
November 6 (Wed.)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:00 - 14:00 | Excursion (Half Day)
Ryuga-do Limestone Cave Tour |
Excursion (Ryuga-do Limestone Cave Tour)
Ryuga-do Cave is one of the three largest limestone caves in Japan. This cave is unique in that ruins from approximately 2,000 years ago were discovered. The total length of this cave is 4,000 m, but an approximately 1,000 m long route has been developed. We will take visitors on a tour of the cave, explaining the cave organisms and the stalactite dating results, which are currently underway at Kochi University.
16th International Kuroshio Science Symposium (2023)
(Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga, Philippines hosted by Partido State University)
Theme: Towards Resilient and Sustainable Ecosystems and Communities along Kuroshio Sphere of Influence
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15th Kuroshio Science Symposium (2023)
(National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan)
Theme: Advancement of oceanic research throughout the emergence of scientist all around the Kuroshio region
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14th Kuroshio Science International Symposium (2021)
(Kochi University: Online)
Thank You for Your Publicizing of and Participation in the Symposium
The 14th International Symposium on Kuroshio Science, held on Saturday, November 13 and Sunday, November 14, 2021, was successfully completed with a total of 287 participants from 63 institutions and universities in six countries. As related events, 65 participants from three countries attended the PHILAPKUS alumni meeting for Filipinos of the Kuroshio Science Program held on Monday, November 15, and 43 participants from four countries attended the Regional Revitalization Forum (How Does Regional Revitalization Confront Aging and Declining Populations? ~The Challenge of the Regional University~) research report meeting held on Wednesday, November 17, where lively discussions were held. we would like to express my gratitude to all those who helped in publicizing and presenting at this symposium.
14th Kuroshio Science International Symposium committee
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13th Kuroshio Science International Symposium (2019)
(Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Regional Office 2, Philippines,
Cagayan State University, Philippines)
Theme: Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Towards Sustainable Fisheries Resources Along Kuroshio Region
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Facebook site for 13th Kuroshio Science International Symposium
12th Kuroshio Science International Symposium (2018)
(National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan)
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11th Kuroshio Science International Symposium (2017)
(Kochi University)
Schedule
22nd (Sat), July, 2017
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Evening | Arrival and Check in (“Kochi Palace Hotel”: Filipino and Taiwanese Participants, “Tourist Inn Kochi”: Indonesian Participants) |
23rd (Sun), July, 2017
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00-12:30 | Doctoral Dissertation Presentation including students of “Nurturing Talented People to Establish a Sustainable Society in the Kuroshio Region” Program |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch and Registration of Foreign Participants |
| 13:30-15:30 | (Cont.) Doctoral Dissertation Presentation |
| 16:00-17:00 | Cross-Border Education Session: Orientation |
24th (Mon), July, 2017
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00-11:30 | Cross-Border Education Session: Discussion |
| 11:30-12:30 | Lunch and Registration for Kochi University participants |
| 13:00-13:55 | Opening Ceremony of “The 11th International Kuroshio Science Symposium” |
| 14:00-14:20 | Coffee Break |
| 14:20-14:50 | Keynote Lecture 1 “Education for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Fisheries” Hiroyuki Matsuda (Yokohama National University), Hidetomo Tajima, Shin Kakuma (Okinawa Deep-sea-water Research Center), and Juri Hori (Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency) |
| 14:50-15:20 | Keynote Lecture 2 “Marine Protected Areas in Bicol: Two Decades of Partnership” Victor S. Soliman (BU) |
| 15:20-15:50 | Keynote Lecture 3 “Education on ICOM (Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management) for undergraduate students - Background, Needs, and Prospects -” Kimio Fukami (KU) |
| 19:00-21:00 | Banquet (Kochi Palace Hotel) |
25th (Tue), July, 2017
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00-10:00 | Concurrent Session (Part 1): Marine and Coastal Ecosystem - 1 |
| 10:15-11:15 | Concurrent Session (Part 2): Fisheries and Marine Resource Management |
| 11:15-12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30-13:30 | Concurrent Session (Part 3): Coral Science |
| 13:30-14:30 | Poster Session |
| 15:00 | Start from Asakura Campus to Monobe Campusu of KU |
| 16:00-17:30 | Inspection of the Center for Advanced Marine Core Research in Monobe Campus (Introduction/Guidance by Dr. Hidekazu Tokuyama and Dr. Minoru Ikehara) |
26th (Wed), July, 2017
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00-10:15 | Concurrent Session (Part 4) Terrestrial and Freshwater Ecosystems |
| 10:15-10:30 | Coffee Break |
| 10:30-11:30 | Concurrent Session (Part 5): Marine and Coastal Ecosystems - 2 |
| 11:30-13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00-14:00 | Concurrent Session (Part 6): Marine and Coastal Ecosystems - 3 |
| 14:00-14:15 | Coffee Break |
| 14:15-14:45 | Concurrent Session (Part 7): Health and Food Science |
| 14:45-15:00 | Coffee Break |
| 15:00-16:00 | Concurrent Session (Part 8): Socio-Economics and Other |
| 16:00-16:30 | Closing Ceremony |
27th (Thu), July, 2017
“Excursion/Field Work Tour to Muroto Area (East part of Kochi Prefecture)”
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:00 | Start from Asakura Campus of KU via Kochi Palace Hotel toward Muroto Area |
| 10:30- 12:30 | Initiative of “Muroto UNESCO Global GeoPark” |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch |
| 14:00-15:30 | Social Entrepreneurship for local revitalization: Initiative of Seaweed Aquaculture by using underground/deep-sea water and Marketing for local specialty goods |
| 17:30-18:45 | Inspection of Power Center Kochi at Takasue |
28th (Fri), July, 2017
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Morning | Home Sweet Home |
10th Kuroshio Science International Symposium (2016)
(Bicol University, Philippines)
Theme: Addressing Coastal Resources Conservation and Food Security thru Science-Based Solutions and Innovations
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9th Kuroshio Science International Symposium (2015)
(National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan)
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8th Kuroshio Science International Symposium (2014)
(Kochi University)
Theme: Kuroshio University League Network Formation Toward the Establishment of a Sustainable Society in the Kuroshio Region Through Cross-Border Education
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7th Kuroshio Science International Symposium (2013)
(University of Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia & Tanjungpura University, Indonesia)
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6th Kuroshio Science International Symposium (2012)
(Bicol University, Philippines)
Theme: Ecosystem Management and Conservation Towards Sustainability in the Kuroshio Region
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(National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan)
Theme: Adaptation to Climate and Socio-economic Changes
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(Kochi University)
Theme: