Usa Marine Biological Institute
The Usa Marine Biological Institute (UMBI) (sometimes referred to as MBI-Japan, Japanese Marine Biological Institute, Usa Kaiyo Center or just Usa) is one of the oldest and largest centers for phycology, marine biology research, graduate training, and public service in Japan. It is devoted to scientific research leading to MS and PhD degrees in phycology, marine biology and related fields. It grants degrees jointly with Kochi University. UMBI is located in the village of Usa cho, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. History The Usa Marine Biological Station was founded in 1953 as an independent research institute. The Usa Fisheries Laboratory was founded in 1968. In 1978, the two organizations were merged to form the Usa Marine Biological Institute. In parallel, its main publication, ''Reports of the Usa Marine Biological Station'' (July 1954–1978), became the ''Reports of the Usa Marine Biological Institute'' starting with the March 1979 issue. Under the directorship of Professor M ...
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