The East China Sea continental shelf has a complex structure that combines a variety of elements. Although the bio-resources it contains are a matter of great interest to surrounding countries, it is not possible to understand oceans within artificially drawn boundaries. By understanding oceans as a single system, we will see how we should relate to them. My vision is that a scientific understanding of the oceans will change the international community.
Selected Papers No.15
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Ocean Newsletter
No.253 February 20, 2011
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Creating Harmonious Oceans by Understanding Them Better
Takeshi MATSUNO
Professor, Division of Earth Environment Dynamics, Research Institute for Applied Mechanics, Kyushu University
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Thoughts on Sea Bathing as Beach Culture and Maritime Recreation
Akio KUROYANAGI
Professor, Water Familiarization Engineering Lab, Department of Oceanic Architecture and Engineering, College of Science and Technology, Nihon UniversityAlong with tracing the changes in ocean swimming practices in historical times, this article examines current conditions. From the traditional practice of "umimizuyuami" to the modern "kaisuiyoku", I will discuss the added-value to be found in sea bathing. -
An Observation on Defense Posture in the Ryukyu Islands Region ~ Centering on the Creation of a Permanent Integrated Deployment Unit ~
Hideaki KANEDA
Director, Okazaki InstituteThe National Defense Program Outline revision released at the end of last year included a policy to strengthen the defense posture in the Ryukyu Islands region, but discussion on concrete aspects of operational systems is just now beginning. As the defining characteristic of Ryukyu defense is its archipelagic nature, it is necessary to create a permanent integrated deployment unit from three existing JSDF units, and deploy it permanently to the Ryukyu region in order to build the autonomous mobile defense capability called for in the National Defense Program Outline.