Recently, in response to frequently occurring disasters in coastal zones, disaster survey methods have been refined and simulation methods improved, leading to rapid advances in damage control technologies and making concrete disaster scenarios by region possible. The neglect of predictable disasters due to current economic or social conditions is inexcusable. There is a need to communicate the results of scientific investigations to the public as soon as possible.

The Sailfin sandfish fishermen, after a dramatic drop in the catch, began a self-imposed three-year complete ban on their fishing from September of 1992. After the all-time low catch of only 70 tons in 1991, it was decided that after the ban was lifted the prefecture would impose a strict management regime, including a total allowable catch system. As a result, in 2008, the catch had recovered to 2,938 tons. The management of fishery resources should not be left to the fishermen alone, but all those involved, including the prefecture and national government, should play appropriate roles and work towards progress by unanimous consent.

"Oceans Day at Nagoya E an event held in connection with COP10, shed new light on problems of marine biodiversity that have attracted little attention in the past. Many challenges still remain in connection with conserving marine biodiversity, such as finding ways of promoting specific initiatives aimed at meeting global targets. To address these, a further strengthening of efforts by everyone involved is required as we approach Rio+20 and COP11 in two years Etime.
Selected Papers No.14(p.20)