Rising lake water temperatures threaten the survival of marimo, unique algal balls found only in cold lakes. Kobe University researchers clarified that the warmer it gets, the more the inward ...

Explore life in Japan through personal experiences and reflections on vacations away from teaching. This video features a marimo (moss ball) collection, showcasing the unique aspects of Japanese ...

Climate change could overexpose rare underwater "marimo" algae balls to sunlight, killing them off according to a new study at the University of Tokyo. Marimo are living fluffy balls of green algae.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Zebra mussels, the invasive species that cause extensive damage to waterways, have discovered another way to inflict harm to the habitat and economy. They recently have been ...

Marimo are a unique growth form of lake algae and used to be found in cold lakes in Japan and Northern Europe. However, the only place where specimens larger than 20 cm in diameter can now be found is ...

Climate change could overexpose rare underwater 'marimo' algae balls to sunlight, killing them off according to a new study. Marimo are living fluffy balls of green algae. The world's largest marimo ...

Climate change could overexpose rare underwater "marimo" algae balls to sunlight, killing them off, according to a new study at the University of Tokyo. Marimo are living fluffy balls of green algae.