Hyogo Pref Univ: Structure elucidation of submarine hydrothermal deposits: Okinawa , gold, silver, copper layers
AIST: Acquired important physical properties in the deep sea: Methane hydrate geological measurement
Toray: Creation of the world’s 1st porous carbon fiber: continuous, nano-sized void structure
Mitsui E & S: Establishes riser bonding tech for deep water: Seabed at depths of 4000 to 6000m