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No.423(March 20, 2018)
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  • Oceans Play a Key Role in Climate Variations over Southern Africa Yushi MORIOKA
    Researcher, Application Laboratory, JAMSTEC
  • The United Nations University's “Noto Satoumi Movement”—Connecting Japan's Coastal Management to Global Ocean Problems— Evonne YIU
    Researcher, United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
    Selected Papers No.23
  • Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations and the World Trade Organization Wilf SWARTZ
    Director, Department of Marine Conservation and Policy, Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF)
No.422(March 5, 2018)
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No.421(February 20, 2018)
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  • Recent Trends Regarding Offshore Floating Wind Turbines Yoshinori UEDA
    General Manager, International Affairs and Communication Department, Japan Wind Power Association
  • Okinawa Prefecture's Efforts on Coral Reef Conservation and Restoration Akifumi TSUHA
    Senior Technician, Nature Conservation Group, Nature Conservation Division Department of Environmental Affairs, Okinawa Prefectural Government
  • The New Arctic Science Cooperation Agreement —Bringing Benefits for Japanese Scientific Research in Russian Waters— Akiho SHIBATA
    Professor, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University / Director, Polar Cooperation Research Centre, Kobe University
No.420(February 5, 2018)
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  • International Technological Cooperation in ICT Fishing and Aquaculture Masaaki WADA
    Director, Marine IT Laboratory, Future University Hakodate
  • Integrated Ocean Education at Yokohama National University —From University to Community, 10 Years of Success— Ryota MIZUI
    Specially Appointed Instructor (Lecturer), Center for Oceanic Studies and Integrated Education, Yokohama National University
  • Leading into the Future through Communicating the History of Seaweed Cultivation —The Activities of Omori Nori Museum— Fumihiro KOYAMA
    Executive Secretary, Omori Nori Museum
No.419(January 20, 2018)
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  • Development of the Sea Grant College Program in the US and Prospects Worldwide Darren T. LERNER
    Director, University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program
  • Learning about Nature Technology from our Environment and a New Fulfilled Way of Life Hideki ISHIDA
    Earth Village Research Lab. LLC / Professor Emeritus, Tohoku University
  • The Important Role of Sea Ice Remote Sensing Developed by Japan Misako KACHI
    Senior Researcher, Earth Observation Research Center, Space Technology Directorate I, JAXA
No.418(January 5, 2018)
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  • Discussion: Innovation to Overcome the Dangers Facing Our Oceans Yohei SASAKAWA
    Chairman, The Nippon Foundation
    Atsushi SUNAMI
    President, Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF)
    Selected Papers No.23
  • Belief Continued from Ancient Times —The World Heritage "God-present Island" Munakata in Okinotorishima, and Related Heritage Sites— Takanori KAMATA
    Lecturer on Traditional Culture of Munakata City, Uminomichi Munakatakan Museum
No.417(December 20, 2017)
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  • Considering Ways Forward for Japan's EEZ Management from the Perspective of MPAs in the United States Eka HIGUCHI
    Lecturer, Tohoku University of Community Service and Science
  • Japan’s Resource Strategy Based on Development of REY-rich Mud around Minamitorishima Island Yasuhiro KATO
    Professor, Frontier Research Center for Energy and Resources, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
  • On UNEP’s Regional Seas Programme Kanako HASEGAWA
    Associate Program Officer, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
No.416(December 5, 2017)
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  • The First United Nations Ocean Conference and SDG 14 Miko MAEKAWA
    Manager/Senior Research Fellow, Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF)
  • Hosting of the Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS)—Towards the Maintenance of International Maritime Order— Kentaro FURUYA
    Associate Professor (joint appointment), National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) / Japan Coast Guard Academy
    Selected Papers No.23
  • Towards Reaching Five Million Cruise Ship Visitors to Japan Saburo TANAKA
    Senior Researcher, Waterfront Vitalization and Environment Research Foundation / Leader, Cruise Research Institute
No.415(November 20, 2017)
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  • Increased Research into Deep Sea Marine Biodiversity Katsunori FUJIKURA
    Director, Department of Marine Biodiversity Research, JAMSTEC
  • Consideration of the Use of Smartphone Applications as a Safety Countermeasure for Small Boats Such as Pleasure Boats Junji FUKUTO
    Director, Marine Risk Assessment Department, National Maritime Research Institute, National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology
  • Ama Divers are Incredible! Yoshikata ISHIHARA
    Director, Toba Sea-Folk Museum
    Selected Papers No.23
No.414(November 5, 2017)
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  • The Fire of Rice Sheaves and its Connection to World Tsunami Awareness Day Koichi SAKIYAMA
    Director, Inamura-no-Hi no Yakata
    Selected Papers No.23
  • Towards the Establishment of a Comprehensive Base for Wind-generated Power Industries —The “Green Energy Port Hibiki” Project— Takayuki SUYAMA
    Head, “Green Energy Port” Project Division, Kitakyushu Seaport and Airport Bureau
  • The Rise and Fall of Coral Based Okinawa Plaster Making —Centered Around Okinawa's Ishigaki Island— Naoko FUKAYAMA
    Associate Professor, Social Anthropology Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University
No.413(October 20, 2017)
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  • Aiming to Train New Ocean Specialists —Introducing the School of Marine Resources and Environment at the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology— Yasuo OKAYASU
    Director, School of Marine Resources and Environment, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
  • Looking at the Shiretoko Sea as an Ecologically or Biologically Significant Area (EBSA) with a Particular Focus on Japanese Flying Squid Yasunori SAKURAI
    Chair, Hakodate Cephalopod Research Center, Fisheries and Oceans Hakodate
  • The Marine Self-Defense Force's Cooperation in Antarctic Observations Chiaki NITTA,
    Navigation Specialist, Petty Officer Third Class, Japan Marine Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Icebreaker Shirase
    Erika NARITA
    Engine Specialist, Petty Officer Third Class, Japan Marine Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Icebreaker Shirase
No.412(October 5, 2017)
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  • CCS Demonstration Project Offshore Tomakomai Yutaka TANAKA
    General Manager, Technology and Planning Department, Japan CCS Co., Ltd.
    Selected Papers No.23
  • Port Business Continuity in the Context of Regional and Local Socio-economics Kenji ONO
    Executive Vice President, Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation / Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University
  • Fisheries Ocean Education Dealing with Globalization —SPH Efforts at Yaizu Fisheries High School— Masahiko FURUKI
    Principal, Shizuoka Prefectural Yaizu Fisheries High School / Chairman, Fisheries Research Association of National High Schools
No.411(September 20, 2017)
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  • Overseas Purse Seine Fishing and Resource Management Akira NAKAMAE
    President, Japan Far Seas Purse Seine Fishing Association
  • Crossing to Japan's Easternmost Minamitorishima Island Tomohiro KUWAE
    Head, Coastal and Estuarine Environment Research Group, Port and Airport Research Institute, National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology
  • 20 Years Since the Nakhodka Oil Spill —Environmental Disasters in the 21st Century and Our Mission— Shin ONUKI
    Chairman, Japan Environmental Disaster Information Center
No.410(September 5, 2017)
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  • A Story of the Earth, Water, and the Moon Takao DOI
    Professor, Kyoto University Unit of Synergetic Studies for Space / Astronaut
  • On the Ocean Infrastructure Technology Promotion Center Kenichiro SHIMOSAKO
    Head, Ocean Infrastructure Research Center, Port and Airport Research Institute
  • Ocean Education at Hachinohe City Tanesashi Elementary School Kazuki ONO
    Former Principal, Aomori Prefectural Hachinohe City Tanesashi Elementary School
No.409(August 20, 2017)
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No.408(August 5, 2017)
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No.407(July 20, 2017)
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  • Review: 10 Years Since the Establishment of the Basic Act on Ocean Policy Keizo TAKEMI
    Member, House of Councillors (Liberal Democratic Party) / Lead Facilitator, Strategic Study Group on the Basic Act on Ocean Policy
    Selected Papers No.22
  • Hopes for Science and Technology Innovation Aimed at Achieving SDGs Atsushi SUNAMI
    Vice President, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) / President, Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF)
    Selected Papers No.22
  • On Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) as an Ocean State Koichi FURUSHO
    Councilor, Advisory Council for the National Headquarters for Ocean Policy / Director, Japan Security Research Association Corporation
  • Where does Japan's True Center of Gravity Lie? Tetsuro URABE
    Program Director, “Zipangu-in-the-Ocean Program” (Cabinet Office, Strategic Innovation Promotion Program)
No.406(July 5, 2017)
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  • Exploring Oceans and Life in the Solar System Yasuhito SEKINE
    Associate Professor, Department of Earth and Planetary Science, The University of Tokyo
    Selected Papers No.22
  • Considering "International Resource Management Certifications" from a Producer's Point of View Reiko OMOTO
    Lecturer, Center for Collaborative Research and Community Cooperation, Miyazaki University
  • The Safety of Beaches Guarded by Lifesavers and a Look Towards the Future Takahiko KOYAMA
    Member, Japan Lifesaving Association
No.405(June 20, 2017)
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No.404(June 5, 2017)
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  • Efforts towards Commercialization of Methane Hydrate in Sandy Sediments Offshore Japan Masanori ABE
    Director and General Manager of Planning Department, Japan Methane Hydrate Operating Co., Ltd.
  • An Experimental Project to Reenact a Great Sea Voyage of 30,000 Years Ago Yosuke KAIFU
    Head of the Division of Human Evolution, Department of Anthropology, National Museum of Nature and Science
  • "Real Strength" is What Makes Children's Eyes Shine —The Japan Fisheries Association's "Fish Studies Class" to promote a fish diet— Masahiro KAI
    Fish Diet Promotion Center, Japan Fisheries Association
No.403(May 20, 2017)
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No.402(May 5, 2017)
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No.401(April 20, 2017)
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  • Views on Environmental Assessments Regarding Marine Resource Development Masaru NASU
    Deputy Senior Director, Safety and Environment Center for Petroleum Development, Engineering Advancement Association of Japan
  • Shimane Peninsula's Appeal: The Birth of Japanese Mythology and Kunibiki Geopark Project Ritsuo NOMURA
    Professor, Faculty of Education, Shimane University / Director, Kunibiki Geopark Project Center
  • Thoughts on Holding the Exhibit "Cliones and Ocean Acidification" Tomoyasu YAMAZAKI
    Curator, Shellfish Museum of Rankoshi
No.400(April 5, 2017)
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  • Birth of the North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC) Dae-Yeon MOON
    North Pacific Fisheries Commission
    Selected Papers No.22
  • Effectiveness of the "Professionals of the Ocean" Experience —Efforts of the "B&G Tokyo Bay Marine Experience Academy"— Miku HAYASHI
    Operations Department, Blue Sea and Green Land (B&G) Foundation
  • What the World's Oldest Fishing Hook Tells Us about the Lives of Paleolithic People in Okinawa Masaki FUJITA
    Researcher, National Science Museum (Formerly) Senior Staff, Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
    Selected Papers No.22

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