who is researching coral reefs in the sea off the Ryukyu Islands, which lie to the southwest of the main Japanese islands and constitute Okinawa Prefecture. “It is important to maintain the ...

NAHA--Okinawa Prefecture announced on July 28 the issuance of a conditional permit for the Defense Ministry to transplant about 40,000 colonies of coral from waters near the construction site for ...

Their findings have been published in the journal Coral Reefs. Four monitoring sites in Shigeo Reef near Motobu Peninsula in Okinawa, Japan, were surveyed. Two sites were approximately 35–45 m ...

Promoting initiatives for environmental awareness and education.

One of the most remote areas of Japan, Okinawa boasts a colourful culture alongside coral reefs, national parks and white-sand beaches. In partnership with the Japan National Tourism Organization, ...

They reportedly went to explore a coral reef about 10 kilometers off the coast ... who owns a diving shop on Okinawa's main island. "And you can encounter fish you wouldn't usually see," he ...

Crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs create a paradise for snorkeling and diving, while historical sites like Shuri Castle showcase the legacy of the Ryukyu Kingdom.