1. Laboratory of Marine Biology and Coral Reef Studies, Faculty of Science, University of the Ryukyus
2. Department of Aquaculture, College of Marine Resources and Engineering, National Penghu University of Science and Technology
3. Department of Life Science, College of Science, Tunghai University
4. Aitsu Marine Station, Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster Management, Kumamoto University, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City
5. Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University
6. International Institute of Okinawan studies, University of the Ryukyus