Towards coexistence with marine and land ecosystems diverse and sustainable fisheries in the Shiretoko World Natural Heritage, we need to understand and examine scientifically the historical change in the both ecosystems affected by global climate change and human activities including fisheries. Based on the ecosystem-based and adaptive management, we must maintain the ecosystem diverse as a landscape level and focus on the stability and revitalization of the local economy and society.
Selected Papers No.9

Shiretoko Peninsula provides opportunities for outstanding aquatic and terrestrial wilderness experiences.A lot of people who visit Shiretoko ride the sightseeing boat, see the towering cliffs and waterfalls flowing into the sea, which gives rise to a great appreciation to the nature in their mind.However, unnecessary approach to the cliffs may bring an adverse affect to the rich ecosystem.If people would not only appreciate the gift from the nature but also gain the proper information of the natural resources and their values, they would probably change the way they relate them selves to nature and their impact on nature.

Associated with the postwar years of spectacular economic growth, the reclamation in inner bays progressed and a lot of eelgrass faded and vanished. It takes effort to return the diversity of the biological community in the eelgrass ecosystem and the relations between eelgrass and humans.As to putting sustainable coastal environment utilization into operation, the shortest way is to put the sea to people's eye level.Observing the sea can provide access to guidelines for coastal environment conservation as well as to produce a diversified learning effect in environment education.