朝日新聞社4 年
Coral reef off Okinawa island revived after starfish removed
ISHIGAKI, Okinawa Prefecture--When underwater ... The number of crown-of-thorns starfish began surging in the sea off the island, particularly around 2001, and the proliferation reached its ...
EurekAlert!3 年
Crown of Thorn Starfish off the Coast of Okinawa (IMAGE)
A Crown of Thorns starfish, Acanthaster planci, feeds on several species of Montipora corals. The image was taken off the coast of Okinawa near Sesoko Island. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!
BBC2 年
A natural balance: Local culture and endemic wildlife in northern Okinawa Main Island
The ancient forests in northern Okinawa Main Island and Iriomote Island are home ... You can rent a bicycle to explore, or simply relax on the sandy beach that runs the length of the village.
Stars and Stripes1 个月
Marines, Japanese forces prepare for amphibious warfare on Okinawa
KIN BLUE BEACH, Okinawa — An hourlong amphibious landing ... which concludes Friday, is strengthening island defense and amphibious capabilities. For the third consecutive year, Iron Fist ...
NHK1 年
Defense officials tout new base on Okinawan island, but residents worry
But residents of the island, which lies in remote waters of Okinawa Prefecture in the country’s far south, are concerned the camp ― and a new type of missile ― will only make their home a ...