About this event
The "GODAC Open House 2026," held at the Global Oceanographic Data Center (GODAC) in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, is an annual event where visitors can experience JAMSTEC's latest research achievements and marine science technology. Through a mini-ROV (underwater robot) piloting experience, participants can enjoy the thrilling activity of searching for creatures hidden in deep-sea caves. In addition, exhibits on marine and earth science research results and science talks by leading researchers will be conducted, introducing behind-the-scenes activities of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition and the use of AI in the marine field. The Okinawa Churashima Foundation and JAXA Okinawa Tracking and Communication Station will also have booths, offering programs related to marine life and space. A wide variety of hands-on educational programs for both children and adults are prepared, including introductions to technologies for automatically collecting and analyzing underwater acoustic and environmental data, marine survey technology using unmanned flying boats, research introductions on seabed geological surveys using core samples collected by the deep-sea scientific drilling vessel "Chikyu," introductions to research on estimating washed-up marine debris using image analysis AI, a microplastic collection experience, experiments and quizzes to learn about the relationship between Arctic seas and global warming, and an activity to collect deep-sea creature data. At the venue, commemorative stickers celebrating GODAC's 25th anniversary will be distributed to the first 1,000 visitors, alongside a keyword-collecting activity around the facility, and limited quantities of original merchandise will be given to those who complete a questionnaire. Admission is free.
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Global Oceanographic Data Center (GODAC)
224-3 Toyohara, Nago, Okinawa 905-2172
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