ANEMONE Global: Advancing eDNA-Based Biodiversity Monitoring

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ANEMONE Global is an international collaborative network dedicated to monitoring biodiversity using environmental DNA (eDNA). Founded in Japan in 2019, it has expanded to include 17 research groups from 12 countries, working together to develop standardized eDNA protocols and enhance biomolecular observations across marine and freshwater ecosystems. Through partnerships with universities, research institutes, NGOs, and local communities, ANEMONE bridges scientific research and conservation action, supporting sustainable ecosystem management.

As a UN Ocean Decade-endorsed project, ANEMONE Global aligns with OBON’s mission to improve global ocean biomolecular observing capabilities. Through its open-access eDNA database (ANEMONE DB), the project contributes to long-term biodiversity assessments and international policy efforts. ANEMONE Global is led by Tohoku University, Japan, and welcomes broader collaboration.

Map of ANEMONE Global Participating Countries and Sampling Locations (2024)
Map of ANEMONE Global Participating Countries and Sampling Locations (2024)
Lead Institute
Collaborating institutes
Key contacts

Michio KONDOH

Imane SIOUD

Project period

22 November, 202231 March, 2033 

Joined OBON in March, 2025
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