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No.183(March 20, 2008)

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Trends Regarding Safety Regulations - Thoughts on the Power Balance within the IMO -
Noboru Ando
Director, Safety Standards Division, Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism - A New Program to Learn About the World via the Ocean Mitsutoshi SuzukiHead Teacher, Tokyo Metropolitan Oshima Kaiyo-kokusai High School (currently posted to the Graduate School, Joetsu University of Education)
- Journalism and the Problem of Introduced Species Isao SakumaScience Writer
No.182(March 5, 2008)
- Activities to Create a 'New Sato-Umi' at Ago Bay - The Progress and Prospects of the Ago Bay Restoration Project - Osamu Matsuda Professor Emeritus, Hiroshima University / Selected Papers No.11(p.18)
- Capacity Building for Fisheries and Other Maritime Industries Akio KanbayashiTeacher, Kyoto Marine High School
- More Ocean Education! - Opening of the Kanagawa Prefectural Marine Science High School - Akira MizunoHead Teacher, Kanagawa Prefectural Fisheries High School
No.181(February 20, 2008)

- Our Oceans, Ourselves Nassrine AzimiDirector, Hiroshima Office, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
- Innovations in the Maritime Field Hiroyuki YamatoProfessor, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo
- The Effects of Atmospheric Nitrogen on Eutrofication of the Coastal Zone Masumi YamamuroProfessor, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo
No.180(February 5, 2008)
- Marine Biological Stations: Outposts on the leading edge of marine biology with direct links to medicine and biotechnology Kouji Akasaka Professor, School of Science / Director, Misaki Marine Biological Station, The University of Tokyo / Selected Papers No.11(p.15)
- Pottery Debris Washed Ashore Takenori NogamiVice-President, Asian Research Institute of Underwater Archaeology
- On the Plan for the 3rd Lock Gate in the Panama Canal Kunihiro OhtakeAssociate Professor, School of Business Administration, Kobe University
No.179(January 20, 2008)
- Ocean States and Ocean Governance Naoya Okuwaki >Professor, The University of Tokyo Graduate Schools for Law and Politics / Selected Papers No.11(p.13)
- The Natural Riches and People of Kotohiki Hama - Japan's first 'singing sand' beach designated as natural monument - Yasushi NakayamaMayor of Kyotango City, Japan
- Examining the Diversity in Ocean Fish Growth - Unusual Morphology and Ecology in the Larval Stage - Atsushi FukuiProfessor, School of Marine Science and Technology, Tokai University
No.178(January 5, 2008)

- Paragons of Private Diplomacy -- A Friendship Borne of the Ocean -- His Highness Imperial Prince TomohitoProfessor, School of Marine Science and Technology, Tokai University
- Are Current Maritime Security Initiatives Sufficient? - Thoughts on piracy off the Somalia coast - Masahiro AkiyamaChairman, Ocean Policy Research Foundation
- On Becoming a Strategically Important Maritime State Itsunori OnoderaSenior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Member of Parliament, LDP
No.177(December 20, 2007)
- Has the Time Come for a Northern Sea Route? Hiromitsu Kitagawa Former Professor, Graduate School, Hokkaido University / Selected Papers No.11(p.11)
- Proposal from an 'Uminchu' (ocean person) Chikako FuruyaPhotographer
- Islands as Seen from the Ocean and the Ocean as Seen from Islands Osamu OgoProfessor, School of Political Science and Economics, Meiji University
No.176(December 5, 2007)

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The Need for Integrated Management of Land Surfaces and Sea Areas across International Borders
Takayuki Shiraiwa
Associate Professor, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature - Depth is Key to Environmental Restoration of Enclosed Sea Areas Kazumasa ImaoDirector, Marine Biological Research Institute of Japan Co., Ltd.
- Amami Island as Seen from the Ocean -On Becoming an 'Ocean City' that Learns from and Lives by the Sea- Tadahiro ArimuraRepresentative Director, Naze Koun Co., Ltd.
No.175(November 20, 2007)

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Flood Simulation Systems for Personal Computers
Satoshi Yamaguchi
Intelligent Systems Research, Central Research Laboratory, Hitachi, Ltd. - The Production of Bio-fuel from Seaweed: Using Japan's Unique Technology to Establish a New Fuel Source Masahiro NotoyaProfessor, Department of Marine Biosciences, Faculty of Marine Science, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
- Maso: The Goddess of the Sea Yuko MioProfessor, Research Institute of Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
No.174(November 5, 2007)

- Regenerating Okinotori-shima Island Hajime KayaneAssociate Professor, Department of Earth and Planetary Science, The University of Tokyo
- Hope for a New Perspective on the Building of Ocean Research Vessels Shoichi SuzukiResearch Vessel Captain, Research Vessel Management and Operations Department, Marine Technology Center, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
- Industry, Academia, and Government Cooperation on Naval Military Technology Masami KawamuraRear Admiral (retired), Adviser OCC
No.173(October 20, 2007)

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Thoughts on Comprehensive Earth and Sand Control
Shouji Funabashi
Conservation Office, Erosion Control Division, River Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport - The Scramble for EEZ Waters in the Arctic Yoshihide OhtaSenior Scientist, Norwegian Polar Institute
- Towards Securing Japanese Maritime Transport: Making Use of the Basic Ocean Law Sansaku YajimaFormer Ship Captain
No.172(October 5, 2007)

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Marine Equipment "Meister" Certification Project
Takashi Kizawa
Managing Director, Japanese Marine Equipment Association (JSMEA) - The Unknown History of Quarantine Operations in Japanese Treaty-ports Tomoo Ichikawa / PhD. CandidateInternational Graduate School of Social Sciences, Yokohama National University
- Marine Resources and Taxonomy Tetsuji NakaboProfessor, Kyoto University Museum
No.171(September 20, 2007)
- A Social and Natural Science Interdisciplinary Program in Oceanic Studies at the Graduate Level--The Goals for Yokohama National University's Center for Oceanic Studies and Integrated Education-- Yoichi SUMI Professor and Director-General,Center for Oceanic Studies and Integrated Education (COSIE), Yokohama National University / Selected Papers No.11(p.4)
- Marine Invasive Species―Invited and Uninvited Guests Yasuhiko TAKIPresident, Japan Wildlife Research Center / Professor Emeritus, Tokyo University of Fisheries
- On Environmental Restoration of Enclosed Bays Kisaburo NAKATAProfessor, School of Marine Science and Technology, Tokai University
No.170(September 5, 2007)
- Telling the World about the Pleasures of Cruising the Seto Inland Sea Shojiro KamikawaSpecial Member, Kobe Association of Corporate Executives
- New Developments in the Protection of Deep Seabed Ecosystems and Regulation of Fisheries Moritaka HayashiProfessor, School of Law, Waseda University
- Adaptive Management of Fishery Resources ◆Toshio Katsukawa Assistant Professor, Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo / Selected Papers No.10(p.23)
No.169(August 20, 2007)

- Questions Raised by Vanished Civilizations beneath the Seas Fumihiko YamadaMinister, Embassy of Japan in France
- The Need for Fair Assessment Procedures for Large Scale Ocean Utilization Koji OtsukaProfessor, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University
- No Children on Japanese Beaches Hiromi IsakaBureau Chief, Network Beach Park Club
No.168(August 5, 2007)

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Promoting Ocean Policy through the Basic Ocean Law
Masafumi Yasutomi
Former Vice-Minister, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism - Marine Science & Technology and the Basic Act on Ocean Policy Akihiro FujitaDirector-General, Research & Development Bureau Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
- Structuring The University of Tokyo's Ocean Knowledge : The Ocean Alliance Challenge Hiroshi KomiyamaPresident, The University of Tokyo
No.167(July 20, 2007)

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The Japanese and the Sea: a Human Evolutionary Perspective (Interview)
Tadao Umesao
First Director-General, National Museum of EthnologyProfessor Emeritus, Kyoto University - From an Insular Island Spirit to an Outgoing Ocean Outlook--Enactment of the Basic Act on Ocean Policy as an opportunity for change-- Yasutoshi NishimuraMember of Parliament, Liberal Democratic Party
- On Becoming a Maritime State Yoshinori OoguchiMember of the House of Representatives, New Komeito Party
- From a Japan Protected by the Oceans to One that Protects Them Akihisa NagashimaMember of Parliament, Democratic Party of Japan
No.166(July 5, 2007)
- Naming the Seabed Topography Tamaki Ura Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo / Selected Papers No.10(p.21)
- Master Plan for Deep Seabed Mineral Resource Exploitation--Good-bye trillion yen losing industry. Welcome, ocean industries-- Tetsuo YamazakiDeep Seabed Mineral Resources Task Force, Ocean Technology Forum
- Japan's Fishing Industry is in Danger: the Need for its Revival is Urgent Eiji IshiharaSenior Executive Managing Director, Japan Fisheries Association
No.165(June 20, 2007)

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Earth in a State of Flux
Wahei Tatematsu
Novelist - The International Situation in the Antarctic Ocean and Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition Mitsuo FukuchiDeputy-Director, National Institute of Polar Research
- Licensed and Non-licensed Fishermen Protect the Ocean Kazuki KumamotoProfessor, Faculty of International Studies, Meiji Gakuin University
No.164(June 5, 2007)

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Towards the Recovery of Asian Maritime Society--in aftermath of the Sumatran earthquake and the Indian Ocean tsunami--
Masahiro Yamao
Professor, Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University - Towards Solving the Problem of Ballast Water from Ships Katsumi YoshidaManager of Planning and Development, Laboratory of Aquatic Science Consultant Co., Ltd. (LASC)
- Rethinking our Ocean Paradigms Masato ShinoharaProfessor, School of Marine Science and Technology Tokai University
No.163(May 20, 2007)

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Thinking About the Basic Ocean Law --Enactment of the Basic Ocean Law and its Significance--
Tadao Kuribayashi
Professor Emeritus, Keio University Co-Chairman, Basic Ocean Law Study Group - Industry's Expectations for the Basic Ocean Law Mototsugu ItoChairman, Committee on Promotion of Development Oceanic Resources Nippon Keidanren
- A Coastal Fisherman's Perspective Ichiro WadaAdviser Nationwide Federation of Japan Fisheries Cooperatives
No.162(May 5, 2007)
- Thinking about a Tonnage Tax System Koichi FujiwaraDirector-General, Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
- The Future of Ocean Policy and Port Facilities for International Maritime Transport Hiroshi ShirasuJapan Ocean Development Construction Association, Inc. Deputy Chairman, Marine Construction Technology Committee
- Japan! The Time for Action is Now - Demonstrating Japanese Initiative in Tuna Resource Management - Yuichiro Harada Managing Director, Organization for the Promotion of Responsible Tuna Fisheries (OPRT) / Selected Papers No.10(p.17)
No.161(April 20, 2007)

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Northern Territorial (Kuril Islands) Dispute: the Side that Loses Patience...Loses
Tadamasa Fukiura
President, Eurasia 21 Research Institute - Thoughts on the Oceans as a Commons Katsunori TANAKADirector, NPO Tokyo Furusato Committee
No.160(April 5, 2007)

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Is the Ecosystem of the Antarctic Ocean Changing?
Shizuo Tsunogai
Professor Emeritus, Hokkaido University - Island Eco-tourism Hiroshi TakumiOcean Essayist, Leader, Kaiyu-gakusha project
- The Ocean and Science Fiction Koushu TaniNovelist, Chairman, Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan