Lead institution:
Tohoku University – Japan
ANEMONE Global is a transformative initiative designed to enhance wide-scale observation and open access to the biodiversity data across the Global Ocean through the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) technology.
Building on the success of ANEMONE Japan which engaged 750 participants for surveying 1,000 over locations, ANEMONE Global empowers global partners to perform eDNA biodiversity monitoring and supports them for their self-reliant use of eDNA technology. Universities, research institutions, NGOs and local communities are the members of ANEMONE Global with involving citizen science. Through a phased approach, ANEMONE Global will establish a network of regional hubs for long-term eDNA monitoring, aiming to standardize methodologies, foster global collaboration, and create a lasting impact on marine ecosystem health. By 2033, the project envisions fully operational local hubs across multiple countries, promoting sustainable ecosystem management and active community participation.
Start Date: 22/11/2022
End Date: 31/03/2033
Lead Contact: Michio Kondo (michio.kondo.b8@tohoku.ac.jp)