It is widely predicted that low-lying coral reef islands will drown as a result of sea-level rise, leaving their populations as environmental refugees. But new evidence now suggests that these small islands will be more resilient to sea-level rise than we thought, that is, rather than being passive lumps of rock that will be swamped by rising seas and eroded by storms, the islands are dynamic structures that can move and even grow in response to changing seas.

Aquariums are always evolving in step with the times, but their role is not limited to displaying live, swimming fish. For those involved with aquariums, it is no longer enough to strive for the good health of the animals they raise and display, they must also keep aware of the requests and interests of their visitors, the aquarium's mission as defined by society, and the condition of the global environment. Monitoring these areas, they must then consider possible responses to necessary changes.

An official member of the World's Most Beautiful Bays Club, Toyama Bay is also one of the richest ocean areas in the world. In the Nadaura district of Himi City, famous for its fixed shore nets, the Yellowtail fish catch has been divided up into various categories according to growth stages in order to guarantee quality. Yellowtail has had a large impact on the creation of both coastal and inland food cultures, being served with radish and other ingredients along the coast and giving birth to the traditional cuisine Kabura-zushi in inland areas.