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No.255(March 20, 2011)

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The Meiji Maru Museum Concept
Hayama IMAZU
Director and Vice-President, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology - The Inner Harbor of Yokohama Port by Sea Kayak Hideo TAKEGUCHIDirector, Yokohama Waterfront Development Council Co.
- Boat People Association: Action by Amateurs for the Waterfront Tadashi IWAMOTOBoat People Association
No.254(March 5, 2011)

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Privatization of Kobe Port Terminal Corporation and Future Port Management
Masahiko KATAGIRI
President, Kobe Port Terminal Corporation - On Coordinating Policy for Development of the Japan-China-Korea Distribution Market Kyoungmo KOOVisiting Scholar, OPRF / Associate Professor, Department of Distribution Management, Dong-Eui University, Korea
- A Route to the Ocean Provided by Sea Kayaking Masa-hilo UCHIDAOcean Journalist / Director, Japan Recreational Canoe Association (JRCA)
No.253(February 20, 2011)
- Creating Harmonious Oceans by Understanding Them Better Takeshi MATSUNO Professor, Division of Earth Environment Dynamics, Research Institute for Applied Mechanics, Kyushu University / Selected Papers No.15(p.4)
- Thoughts on Sea Bathing as Beach Culture and Maritime Recreation Akio KUROYANAGIProfessor, Water Familiarization Engineering Lab, Department of Oceanic Architecture and Engineering, College of Science and Technology, Nihon University
- An Observation on Defense Posture in the Ryukyu Islands Region ~ Centering on the Creation of a Permanent Integrated Deployment Unit ~ Hideaki KANEDADirector, Okazaki Institute
No.252(February 5, 2011)

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Developing Leaders for the Promotion of Aqua Environmental Education
Tsuyoshi SASAKI
Associate Professor, Department of Marine Policy and Culture, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology - Oceanography: Aspiring to the Ocean Mitsuhiro TORIUMIVisiting Researcher, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and TechnologySpecial Professor, The University of Tokyo
- Challenges for Japan as a Maritime State Toshitsugu SAKOUProfessor Emeritus, Tokai University
No.251(January 20, 2011)

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Prospects for a Comprehensive Science of the Kuroshio Area: the Role of Rivers in Connecting Mountains and the Sea
Kimio FUKAMI
Vice-President (Director of Education), Kochi University - Coral Reefs and Diverse Neighboring Ecosystems Makoto TSUCHIYAProfessor, Faculty of Science, University of the Ryukyus
- On Strengthening Policy Development Infrastructure and the Creation of Sustainable Shipping and Port Society Kunio MIYASHITADean, Graduate School of Business Administration and Distribution Science, Osaka Sangyo University
No.250(January 5, 2011)
- Building a True Maritime State Goshi HOSONOChair, Basic Act on Ocean Policy Follow-Up Study Group / House of Representatives, Democratic Party of Japan
- The "Senkaku Incident Eand National Strategy Masahiro AKIYAMA Chairman, Ocean Policy Research Foundation / Selected Papers No.14(p.22)
- From Formative Ocean Experiences to Ocean Research Junichi HAMADAPresident, The University of Tokyo
No.249(December 20, 2010)

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Towards Fruitful Academic Exchange between Japan and Russia
Nobuyuki MIYAZAKI
Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo / Chief Researcher, Ocean Policy Research Foundation - An Initiative to Revive the Sato-umi in the Fushino River Mouth Tidal Flats Naotaka MOTONAGATechnical Expert, Nature Protection Section, Environment and Living Division, Yamaguchi Prefecture
- Climate Variation: Sea-ice Distribution History and the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program Kozo TAKAHASHIProfessor, Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, Graduate School of Sciences, Kyushu University / Board of Governors, Integrated Ocean Drilling Program / Recipient, 3rd Annual Maritime State Distinguished Service Award (Prime Ministers Medal)
No.248(December 5, 2010)

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Investigating the Pacific Herring Ecology in Miyako Bay, Iwate Prefecture
Koudai YAMANE
Doctoral Course, International Coastal Research Center, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Center, The University of Tokyo
Tsuguo OHTAKE
Director, International Coastal Research Center, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Center, The University of Tokyo - China's Marine Science and Technological Capabilities and Japan's Ocean Policy Kimiaki KUDOSenior Staff, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
- Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Will Save the Planet Haruo UEHARAChairman, Organization for Promotion of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Former President of Saga University / Recipient, 3rd Annual Maritime State Distinguished Service Award
No.247(November 20, 2010)
- Preparing for Tsunamis and Storm Surges ~Using Survey Results of Storm Surges and Tsunamis around the World~ Tomoya SHIBAYAMAProfessor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University/Professor Emeritus, Yokohama National University
- Why did the Sailfin Sandfish Catch in Akita Prefecture Recover? Hideki SUGIYAMAVisiting Professor, Akita Prefectural University
- "Oceans Day at Nagoya E―For the Conservation of Marine Biodiversity Takashi ICHIOKA General Manager, Policy Research Department, Ocean Policy Research Foundation / Selected Papers No.14(p.20)
No.246(November 5, 2010)

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Marine Environment Conservation and Development can Save the Human Race
Hajime ISHIDA
Professor, Faculty of Environmental Design, Kanazawa University / Recipient, 3rd Annual Maritime State Distinguished Service Award - Development of Area Specific Materials Indispensable to Marine Education Kouji AKASAKADirector, Misaki Marine Biological Station, The University of Tokyo / Director, Center for Marine Biology, The University of Tokyo
- Ancient Cultural Exchanges in the Okhotsk Rim Region Toshiaki KUMAKIAssociate Professor, The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology, Tokoro Research Laboratory
No.245(October 20, 2010)

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Aiming to Establish an East Asian Marine Science Consortium
Mitsuo UEMATSU
Director and Professor, Center for International Cooperation, Ocean Research Institute The University of Tokyo - Building Marine Forests: Towards the "Age of Oceans" Yoshiaki MATSUDAManaging Director, Marine Forest Promotion Society (NPO) / Professor Emeritus, Kagoshima University
- Passing on the Ocean Yoshikata ISHIHARADirector, Toba Sea-Folk Museum / Recipient, 3rd Annual Maritime State Distinguished Service Award
No.244(October 5, 2010)

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Promoting Hakodate through its Fisheries and Oceans
Nobuhiro FUSETANI
Director, Fisheries and Oceans Hakodate - A Legal Framework to Address the Ocean Floor Debris Problem Tsukuru ISOBEProfessor, Faculty of Child Development, Nihon Fukushi University
- On Improving Corresponding Ability for International Issues by Japan Coast Guard Academy Students Tetsuya YAMAJIProfessor, Japan Coast Guard Academy
No.243(September 20, 2010)

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Tourism Development Destroying Coral Reefs
Makoto OHMORI
Director, Akajima Marine Science Laboratory - The Ocean Policy of Japan's Southernmost Town, Taketomi-Cho Keiyu KOHAMASection of Plan Finance, Town Office of Taketomi, Okinawa Prefecture
- Advances in AIS and Expectations for e-Navigation Strategies Minoru ODAMAKIAdvisor, Japan Hydrographic Association
No.242(September 5, 2010)

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A Reappraisal of CO2 Ocean Sequestration
Toru SATO
Professor, Department of Ocean Technology, Policy & Environment School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo - Coastal Countries' Response to Ships in Distress Toshiaki IGUCHISenior Researcher, Commercial-Lines Claims Dept, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
- Towards Realizing the "Iwate New Ocean Industries" Project Koshin TAKAHASHISpecial Section Head on Oceans, Management and Planning Division, Iwate Prefecture Coastal Zone Promotion Bureau
No.241(August 20, 2010)
- Capacity Building in the World of the Sea Mitsuyuki UNNO Director, Maritime Affairs Department, The Nippon Foundation / Selected Papers No.14(p.14)
- Edo-mae (inner Tokyo Bay) Research and Edo-mae ESD Leader Development Hiroshi KOHNOProfessor, Department of Ocean Sciences, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Edo-mae ESD Consultative Conference Co-Representative
- A Venue for Mutual Understanding between those in the Maritime Transport and Fisheries Industries Isao HAMANOExecutive Director, Japan Association of Marine Safety
No.240(August 5, 2010)

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Low Water Level Line Conservation / Legislation for Improving Base Facilities
Hirokatsu KANAZAWA
Cabinet Counsellor, Secretariat of the Headquarters for Ocean Policy, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan - Yamagata Prefectural Branch Office's Marine Initiatives Hiroyuki KOMATSUChief, Marine Debris Policy, Environment Section, Health, Welfare, and Environment Division, Yamagata Prefectural Branch Office
- Questions Posed by the Japanese Horseshoe Crab Tsuyoshi OKUMAActivity Center, Huis Ten Bosch Co., Ltd.
No.239(July 20, 2010)
- To Enhance Public Interest in and Understanding of the Oceans Yoshiaki TAKAKI Member, House of Representatives (DPJ)/Chief Facilitator of the Basic Act on Ocean Policy Follow-up Study Group / Selected Papers No.14(p.10)
- On Establishing Growth Foundations to Become a Country Built on Marine Industries Takao MOTOYAMAChairman, Committee on Oceanic Resources, Keidanren / Chairman, Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding
- Seeking Energy from Wind Power at Sea Chuichi ARAKAWA Professor, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Tokyo / Selected Papers No.14(p.12)
No.238(July 5, 2010)

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The Ocean Focus of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Hiroyuki MATSUDA
Professor, Graduate School of Environment and Environment Science, Yokohama National University - An Initiative for the Creation of a New Sato-Umi in Ago Bay Hideto URANAKASubsection Chief, Fishery Resources Section, Industry Promotion Department, Shima-City, Mie Prefecture
- Prospects for Town Tourism in the Seto Inland Sea Begins with the History of Tomo Hideko MATSUIManaging Director, Tomo Town Tourism Workshop(NPO)Pornsan VICHIENPRADITGraduate Student, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
No.237(June 20, 2010)

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Aims of Ise Bay Nature-Symbiotic Drainage Basin Area Research
Tetsuro TSUJIMOTO
Professor, Graduate School, Nagoya University - Development of Abalone Cultivation Systems Utilizing Refrigerated Shipping Containers Kazumi SUGAWARAResearcher, Ocean Policy Research Foundation
- Rare Flowers ~ The Heart and Art of Hospitality: Passing on "Hana-Moufu"~ Misumi AOKIMarine Science Department, Nippon Marine Enterprises, Ltd.
No.236(June 5, 2010)

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Our Plentiful and Prosperous National Life is Supported by Peninsular Occupations
Hirokazu YOKOYAMA
Formerly Assistant Section Manager, Peninsular Promotion Office, Regional Promotion Section, City and Regional Planning Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism - Japan's Need to Pursue Marine Renewable Energy Takeshi KINOSHITAProfessor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
- Dreaming of an Edo Sightseeing Eco-City Katsuyoshi NAKASEEco-life Consultant
No.235(May 20, 2010)
- Satoumi Revitalization in Shiraho Village on Ishigaki Island 〜Towards The Conservation and Succession of Coral Reef Culture、E Masahito KAMIMURADirector, WWF Coral Reef Conservation and Research Centre / Shiraho Reef Village
- Conservation of Marine Ecosystems and Sustainable Fisheries Masahide KAERIYAMAProfessor, Laboratory of Aquatic Ecosystems Conservation Ecology, Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Graduate School of Fisheries Sciences, School of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido University
- The Environment Surrounding Whaling Yoji KITA Schools Superintendent, Taiji Board of Education, Wakayama Prefecture / Selected Papers No.14(p.8)
No.234(May 5, 2010)
- The Need for Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management(ICOM) Yousuke YAMASHIKIAssociate Professor, Research Division of Disaster Management for Safe and Secure Society Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University
- A Database to Handle Information on Marine Biodiversity and Distribution Katsunori FUJIKURA Senior Researcher, JAMSTEC / Selected Papers No.14(p.6)
- A Reader's Comment: Seto Inland Sea Navigation and Shiwaku Culture Shigeyuki OHBAYASHIPresident, Group for Thinking and Taking Action on Regional Education and Culture (NPO)
No.233(April 20, 2010)

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Reconsider Your Local Fish! Across Time and Space: Man and his relations with the Dolphinfish
Osamu HASHIMURA
Associate Professor, Tokyo Gakugei University - A Proposal on Ocean from Environmental Philosophy Perspective Toshio KUWAKOProfessor at Department of Value and Decision Science, Graduate School of Decision Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology
- 2,147 ESI Maps Completed: Significance and Thoughts on their Application Katsutoshi NAIJOFormer Director, Office of Coastal Area Oceanographic Data Management, Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department, Japan Coast Guard
No.232(April 5, 2010)

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Facts and Reality: The Dangers for Marine Surveys
Hisashi KUROKURA
Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo - Iwate Ocean Research Consortium Yutaka MICHIDAIwate Ocean Research Consortium / Professor, International Coastal Research Center, Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo
- A Savior for Tokyo Bay: Towards Reviving the use of "Utase EFishing Boats Toshiya MORIYAMAConference for the Revival of “Utase EFishing Boats in Tokyo Bay