The concept of MDA began in the U.S. following the 2001 terrorist attacks, in order to effectively share maritime information among relevant government agencies on national level problems. Since then, MDA has deepened as an information-sharing mechanism and framework to address various man-made or natural threats related to the oceans. With the manifestation of threats to Japan's ocean policy and national security in its territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, the creation of MDA is a matter of the utmost urgency.

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