The Ocean Policy Research Institute Home
Ocean Newsletter
Back issues
2009
No.231(March 20, 2010)
- "Maritime Nation Japan" Goes Adrift Yoshinori YASUDA Professor, International Research Center for Japanese Studies / Selected Papers No.14(p.4)
- Comprehensive Management of Tokyo Bay Yasushi HOSOKAWASenior Executive Director, Waterfront Vitalization and Environment Research Center (WAVE)
- Japan Driftological Society 〜for love of the ocean, an encyclopedia of the beach〜 Tadashi ISHIIPresident, Japan Driftological Society
No.230(March 5, 2010)
- New Developments regarding the Marine Litter Problem ―On Occasion of the Enactment of the Law for the Promotion of Marine Litter Disposal Naohiro GO Associate Professor, Tohoku University of Community Service and Science / Selected Papers No.13(p.25)
- Sustainable fisheries and fishing ground survey system using by satellite information Satsuki MATSUMURAVisiting Scientist, National Research Institute of Far Seas Fisheries
- Traveling Japan's Ocean Areas through Scuba Diving Shiomi SUGAUnderwater Reporter & Writer
No.229(February 20, 2010)

-
Speaking of Our Island
Koichiro TAKANO
Mayor, Sado City - Korea: Transformation into a Maritime State Eiichi FUKAMIStudy Group on the Oceans and East Asia
- Because there is Sea, there is Land. Because there is Land, there is Sea Tetsuzo YASUNARIProfessor, Hydrospheric Atmospheric Research Center, Nagoya University
No.228(February 5, 2010)

-
What's Needed Now for Japan's Forests
Koichiro KURAJI
Associate Professor, Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo - What a Total Eclipse Brought to some Isolated Islands: the Initiative of Toshima Village in Kagoshima Prefecture Tadaaki SHIKINEMayor, Toshima Village
- Is the Hard Clam (Mercenaria mercenaria) a Saviour Species for the Marine Products Industry or a Harmful Invasive Species Toshio FUROTADirector, Toho University Tokyo Bay Ecosystem Research Center
No.227(January 20, 2010)

-
The "Census of Marine Life" Project as an Example of Providing Research Results in Public Outreach
Yoshihisa SHIRAYAMA
Professor, Director, Field Science Education and Research Center, Kyoto University - The Story of the Battleship HMS Victory Shiro YAMAMOTOProfessor, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo
- The Child Marine Vest Project Shoichi NISHIDASubsection Chief, Rescue Operations, Marine Guard and Rescue Office, 5th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, Japan Coast Guard
No.226(January 5, 2010)
- Japan's Ocean Policy for the Future Seiji MAEHARA Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism (also Minister for Ocean Policy) / Selected Papers No.13(p.23)
-
30 Years of Integrated Coastal Management Experiments in the Mediterranean : some lessons for the future
Yves Henocque
OPRF Visiting Fellow / IFREMER - The Ocean and the Spirit of Commerce - A Philosopher Looks at the Ocean from a Functional Perspective Tadashi OGAWAPresident, University of Human Environments
No.225(December 20, 2009)

-
Problems in Coastal Zone Management as Seen from a Fish Stocking Perspective
Teruaki SUZUKI
Director, Aichi Prefecture Fisheries Laboratory / Research Professor, Research Institute, Meijo University - Enclosed Seas: The Persian Gulf, the Caspian Sea and the Arctic Sea Kazuhiro NAKATANIProfessor, University of Tokyo Graduate Schools for Law and Politics
- Preparations for Maritime Rescue Operations at Sea: Activities of the Japan Coast Guard Haneda Special Rescue Team Kentaro FURUYAFormer Leader, Special Rescue Team, Japan Coast Guard
No.224(December 5, 2009)
- Submarine Groundwater Makoto TANIGUCHI Professor, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature / Selected Papers No.13(p.19)
- International Trade and Resource Management of Precious Coral Hiroshi HASEGAWA Associate Professor, Institute of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Kanazawa University / Selected Papers No.13(p.21)
- ILO Maritime Labour Convention Koichi AkatsukaVice President, Japan Captains’ Association
No.223(November 20, 2009)
- Current Trends in "Bio-logging Science" Nobuyuki MIYAZAKI Professor, Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo / Selected Papers No.13(p.17)
- The Promotion Efforts of a Fishing Village Women's Group: Hosting A Forum on the Ocean, People, and Living Izumi SekiAssociate Professor, Department of Maritime Civilizations, School of Marine Science and Technology, Tokai University
- The Ocean and Me Rieko ZammaProducer
No.222(November 5, 2009)

-
On Improving the Legal Regime for Management of International Submarine Cables
Yoshinobu Takei
Researcher, Ocean Policy Research Foundation - The Maritime Self-Defense Force's New Operational Concept and the 22DDH Makoto YamazakiFormer Commander in Chief, Self-Defense Fleet
- Reexamining Japanese History from a Maritime Perspective: the goals of the Ningbo Project Tsuyoshi KojimaAssociate Professor, Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology, The University of Tokyo
No.221(October 20, 2009)

-
Wanted: a new kind of hero
David Pugh
Formerly President, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO/ Formerly President of the Federation of Astronomical and Geophysical Data, Analysis Services of the International Council for Science. - Changes in the Coastal Environment and Thoughts on Environmental Restoration from a Fisheries Perspective Takehiro TanakaFisheries Section Manager, Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Division, Okayama Prefecture
- The Building of Japan's First Western Style Ship, the Heda, and Friendship with Russia Kazuo ItoChief Priest, Hosen-jiMasahiko ItoOffice Manager, Faculty of Science, Nagoya University
No.220(October 5, 2009)

-
Isoyake Recovery Guideline and Subsequent Activities
Daisuke Fujita
Associate Professor, Faculty of Marine Science, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology - Current Anti-Piracy Efforts in the Waters off Somalia and the Gulf of Aden Toshihiko OkaVice Admiral (Ret.), JMSDF, Chief of Maritime Security Research Section of the Japan Naval Association
- "Kids Cruise"―Contributing to Society with one's Professional Expertise Yoshizumi SawadaFormer Director, CSR and Environment Office, Corporate Planning Division, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
No.219(September 20, 2009)

-
A European Perspective on Japan's Basic Act on Ocean Policy
Dr.Ronán Long
Research Director, Marine Law and Ocean Policy Centre, National University of Ireland Galway - Characteristics and Issues of Japanese-style Marine Protected Areas Nobuyuki YAGIAssociate Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
- Letter to the Editor: China's 2nd and 3rd Sea Power Eiichi FukamiOceans and East Asian Research Group
No.218(September 5, 2009)

-
Passage of the "Law on Punishment of and Measures against Acts of Piracy"
Yasuhiro OKANISHI
Cabinet Counselor, Secretariat of the Headquarters for Ocean Policy of the Cabinet Secretariat - The "Abiki ESecondary Undulation Ryohei OkadaChief Technical Officer, Marine Division, Japan Meteorological Agency Nagasaki Marine Observatory
- The Diversity Hidden in Ocean Research―A View from Science Chikashi HorikiriThomson Reuters
No.217(August 20, 2009)
- Importance of Feather Stars and the Projects Using the Feather Stars at Misaki Marine Biological Station Hisanori KoutsukaTechnical Staff, Misaki Marine Biological Station, School of Science, The University of Tokyo
- Toward to Avoiding Collisions between Super High-speed Vessels and Whales Hidehiro KATO Professor, Faculty of Marine Science, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology / Selected Papers No.13(p.10)
- Installation of Photovoltaic Arrays on a Ship Masato NobuharaChief Tecnology Officer and Executive Technical Advisor, Monohakobi Technology Institute
No.216(August 5, 2009)
- Iron Fertilization in the Oceans―Results of Field Experiments and the International Situation Shigenobu TAKEDA Associate Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo / Selected Papers No.13(p.8)
- Lessons from the Canary Islands Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) Takahiro AsanoAdministrator and Overseas Researcher,National Personnel Authority, Japan / On temporary dispatch to the Maritime Safety and Rescue Agency, Spain
- A Dolphin SOS: Cambodia's Dolphins Threatened by Extinction Keiichi IwashigeDirector, HAB Research Center/Student, Graduate School of Marine Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
No.215(July 20, 2009)
- On the Promotion of Ocean Education Manabu SATO Professor, Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo / President of the Japanese Educational Research Association / Selected Papers No.13(p.6)
- New Developments in Japan's Ocean Policy Research--On the Establishment of the Japan Society of Ocean Policy Tadao KuribayashiProfessor Emeritus, Keio University/Special Adviser, Ocean Policy Research Foundation
- The Port of Kobe's Initiatives for Securing Maritime Human Resources and Capacity Development Tatsuo YadaMayor, City of Kobe
No.214(July 5, 2009)
- "Reopening Ethe Port of Hakodate 2009: On the 150th Anniversary of the Port's Opening We are Looking toward the Future Masanori NishioMayor, City of Hakodate
- Need for a Deep Sea Investigation System for Marine Accidents Shizuo HOSHIBA Project Professor, The University of Tokyo GCOE Project / Selected Papers No.13(p.4)
- The Importance of Understanding Rip Currents Michio KatoDirector, Kanagawa Section, Japan Lifesaving Association, NPO
No.213(June 20, 2009)

-
On Becoming an Oasis City on the Sea of Japan Rim
Katsuji Nakamura
Mayor, Sakaiminato City - Building and Living Together in the Most Comfortable Village〜Himeshima as a Utopia in an Aging Society Seiji SatoVice-President, Member, Board of Directors, Oita University
- Japan Coast Guard PR Goods: my reasons for creating the 7th Region HQ Moji Cards Yukika MatsushitaMoji Japan Coast Guard Office, Japan Coast Guard
No.212(June 5, 2009)

-
Promoting the City as Tourist Attraction together with the Seto Inland Sea
Kazutoshi Komura
Mayor, City of Kure - Forever Meeting the Ocean for the First Time Minako TakizawaScience Journalist
- A Voyage on the Wave-Powered Ship Mermaid Ⅱ Yutaka TeraoProfessor, School of Marine Science and Technology, Tokai University
No.211(May 20, 2009)

-
Marine Accident Trends and Preventive Measures
Shin Ohnuki
Senior Fellow, The Japan Association of Marine Safety - The New Piracy Law: Another View Toshihiko OkaDirector, Japan Security Research Association
- The Wisdom of the Ancients: Learning about Ancient Salt Production Senshu Matsuura“Charisma Tourism EMinistry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism/Representative, Ancient Salt Production “Seaweed Salt Study Group E
No.210(May 5, 2009)

-
Message from a Remote Island - The Challenge of Sustainable Regional Revitalization
Michio Yamauchi
Mayor of Ama-cho, Oki-no-Kuni - The Japanese have Forgotten the Gratitude They Owe to the "Frontier Guards" of the Ocean Misa SakurabayashiJournalist
- Strengthening of Systems for Investigation of Marine Accidents: the Establishment of the Japan Transport Safety Board Kouichi YunokiDirector General, Japan Transport Safety Board
No.209(April 20, 2009)
- The Ship Recycling Convention and Japan's Role Koichi Kato Director, International Affairs Office, Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Division, Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Selected Papers No.12(p.20)
- Learn about Ships and the Sea at the Museum of Maritime Science Nobuyuki KoboriDirector of Educational Activities, Museum of Maritime Science
- The First Japanese to Circle the Globe:Castaways of the Wakamiya-Maru Mikio Oshima Secretary-General, Ishinomaki Wakamiya-Maru Castaway Society / Selected Papers No.12(p.22)
No.208(April 5, 2009)
- Marine Ecolabel Japan - Promoting Downstream Resource Management Masashi Nishimura Marine Ecolabel Japan Secretariat / Selected Papers No.12(p.18)
- New Aspects of the Japan-USA Alliance in the 21st Century Yoji KodaVice Admiral, JMSDF (Ret’d)/ Former Commander in Chief, Self-Defense Fleet / Research Member, Suikoukai
- Japan's Dynamism Originates in the Sea Akira NaganoProfessor, Future University Hakodate