Chie Amano
Research Field
- Microbial oceanography
- Aquatic microbial ecology
- Deep-ocean biogeochemistry
How does the ocean shape microbial life?
How do microbes shape the ocean?
The ocean stores a lot of carbon.
Marine microbes influence
whether that carbon is released as CO2 or retained for long timescales.
I study the role of microbes, particularly Bacteria and Archaea, in oceanic biogeochemical cycling.
Key questions
- What limits microbial life?
- How does microbial activity influence carbon transformation in the deep sea?
Approach
I measure prokaryotic activity under conditions as close as possible to those in their natural habitat (at depth; in situ). By combining these rate measurements with oceanographic observations, I try to link microbial processes to carbon cycling and other biogeochemical processes.
Research cruises
Map of oceanographic expeditions I joined.
The sampling locations cover major ocean basins.
From the Ocean to Motion
This short film captures the intersection of oceanographic research and digital artistry, bringing the hidden dynamics of the deep to life.
Research Topics
pressure and cold Who is there, and
what are they doing?
Dive Deeper
