The management of marine living resources has been experiencing a shift from the traditional single species management approach to the ecosystem approach. However, concepts to guide the actual implementation of this new approach are not always clearly defined and therefore dangers often exist that the approach is used for political purposes. For this reason, clear and firm management policies, based on a sound philosophy on resource management, need to be established.

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) serves the public in diverse missions including law enforcement, search and rescue, the national defense, mobility shipping marine safety and security and has maintained a continuous presence in the Far East. In order to enhance awareness and prevent threats to homeland security, the USCG put forth a concept called Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA). In the case of Activities Far East, the USCG has been actively working with the Japan Coast Guard and sharing information will lead to strengthen this robust partnership. The USCG has also been working with industry and other entities including local shipping and ship owners associations to enhance their reliable relations.
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The once beautifully clear Inland Sea is now completely cloudy, and the Sunameri, the smallest dolphin in Japan, is no longer seen. If this once-pristine sea is to be revived for future generations to enjoy, the first step will have to be the establishment of a no-fishing zone within