IMWBN Publications

Periodic publications from the International Marine Wood-Borer Network, including the Launch Editions, Bulletins, Annual Reviews and Community Updates. Publications are archived on Zenodo for permanent access and citation.

The International Marine Wood-Borer Network (IMWBN): Launch Edition

This Launch Edition sets out the rationale for the network, introduces its governance and values, and presents a synthesis of marine wood-borer research published during 2025. The review highlights emerging trends in biotechnology, symbiosis research, damage and durability studies, deep-time trace fossil analyses, and early-stage blue-food applications, while also identifying persistent gaps in fundamental organismal biology and global representation. By consolidating recent advances, recognising community contributions, and outlining a shared vision for the future, this report serves as both a foundational document for IMWBN and a citable annual reference capturing the evolving scope, priorities, and opportunities within marine wood-borer science.

Shipway, J. R., & Borges, L. (2026). The International Marine Wood-Borer Network (IMWBN): Launch Edition (v1.0). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18315545