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No.279(March 20, 2012)

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On Making Ohtsuchi one of the World's Most Beautiful Towns
Yutaka IKARIGAWA
Mayor, Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture - View from the Shore: Miyako Bay herring and oysters Sachinobu YAMANEIwate Prefecture Fishing Instructor�E�Chairman, Group for Thinking about Miyako Bay Algae Beds and Tidal Flats
- Science and Resident-directed Coastal Environment Management Tetsu SATOProfessor, Faculty of Tourism and Environmental Studies, Nagano University�E�Visiting Professor, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature
No.278(March 5, 2012)
- Symbiosis with the Ocean: On the Marine Biomass Town Concept Hiroshi KAMEYAMA Mayor, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture / Selected Papers No.16(p.18)
- The Challenge of Reconstruction Masanori YAMAMOTO Mayor, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture / Selected Papers No.16(p.20)
- The Start of the Tohoku Marine Science Hub Yuichi INOUEDirector, Ocean and Earth Division, Research and Development Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
No.277(February 20, 2012)

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An Initiative to Restore the Environment of the U.S. Great Lakes
Ayumi FUJISAKI
Research Fellow, Cooperative Institute for Limnology and Ecosystems Research, University of Michigan - A New Initiative for the Environment: CO2 Absorption by Marine Organisms Shigeru ENOMOTOMinato City Assemblyman, Tokyo
- European Literature and the Ocean Yoshikazu NAKAJIProfessor and Dean, Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology, The University of Tokyo
No.276(February 5, 2012)
- A New Seafloor Mineral Deposit: Discovery and Development of "Rare-Earth Element-Rich Mud Yasuhiro KATO Associate Professor, Department of Systems Innovation, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo / Selected Papers No.16(p.14)
- Formulation and Implementation of Marine Biodiversity Conservation Strategy Naoki AMAKO Assistant Director, Biodiversity Policy Division, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan / Selected Papers No.16(p.16)
- The Time has Come for Ocean Development Using Quasi-Zenith Satellites: Japan's GPS is on the Move Norihiro SAKAMOTOResearch Fellow, The Tokyo Foundation, Director, The Institute of Positioning, Navigation and Timing of Japan
No.275(January 20, 2012)
- Lessons Learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake: Activities of the Experts Committee for Earthquake and Tsunami Reduction Policies Yoshiaki KAWATA Dean, Faculty of Safety Science, Kansai University / Selected Papers No.16(p.12)
- On Assuming the Vice Chairmanship of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Yutaka MICHIDAProfessor, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo
- Learning the True Nature of Tsunamis Yoshihiro NIWAProject Associate Professor, Research Center for Marine Education, Ocean Alliance, The University of Tokyo
No.274(January 5, 2012)
- Enhancing the Resilience of Coasts and Oceans through Climate Services Jane LUBCHENCOUnder Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S.A. Laura PETESEcosystem Science Advisor, NOAA Climate Program Office, U.S.A.Thomas R. KARLDirector, NOAA National Climatic Data Center, U.S.A.
- Japan's Ocean Policy Yoshikiyo ONO SecretaryGeneral, The Secretariat of the Headquarters for Ocean Policy, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan / Selected Papers No.16(p.8)
- Towards the Development of the Rich Mineral Resources of the Deep Seabed Toshifumi TAKEI Chair of the Board, Ocean Mining Industry Promotion Roundtable / Selected Papers No.16(p.10)
No.273(December 20, 2011)
- SATREPS: Building Good Relations with Developing Countries and Solving Global Problems Shigeo OKAYADirector, Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS), Japan Science and Technology Agency
- Promoting Ocean Education in all Schools Katsushi MIYAZAKI Inspector, Elementary and Secondary Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology / Selected Papers No.16(p.6)
- The Strategic Significance of the Arctic Ocean Takahiro ISHIHARAInstructor, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Staff College
No.272(December 5, 2011)
- The South China Sea Problem and the East Asian Maritime Security Environment Kazumine AKIMOTOSenior Research Fellow, Ocean Policy Research Foundation
- Practical Marine Biology Education at the Research Center for Marine Biology, Asamushi. Keiichiro KYOUZUKAAssociate Professor, Research Center for Marine Biology, Asamushi, Tohoku University
- Shell Mounds and the Great Tsunami: Developing Visions for the Future from the Jomon Period Junzo UCHIYAMA Associate Professor, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature / Selected Papers No.16(p.4)
No.271(November 20, 2011)

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On Becoming a Member of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS)
Tetsuro URABE
Professor, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo - Active Use of Created Ocean Resources Kimihiko MOGAMIDr. Eng�E�Board Chair Person, Marine Environmental Creation Secretariat
- Marine Organisms Die, Leaving their Shells Behind Hiromichi NAGASAWAProfessor, Dean, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Science, The University of Tokyo
No.270(November 5, 2011)
- Start of the "NF-UBC Nereus Program - Predicting the Future Ocean" to Preserve Oceans for posterity Yoshitaka OTA Co-Director, NF-UBC Nereus Program; Senior Research Fellow, University of British Colombia / Selected Papers No.15(p.24)
- The Key for Understanding Marine Organisms' Environmental Response: looking at symbiosis from a chemical perspective Yoshimi SUZUKIProfessor, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shizuoka University/Recipient of the 4th Annual Maritime State Distinguished Service Award
- Methods for Assessing Use and Application Projects that Attach Greater Importance to the Ocean Koichiro YOSHIDAProfessor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo/Recipient, 4th Annual Maritime State Distinguished Service Award
No.269(October 20, 2011)
- Using Ocean Bottom Observation to Elucidate the Mechanism of Earthquakes and Tsunamis Kenji SATAKE Professor, Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo / Selected Papers No.15(p.22)
- Thoughts on the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: risk management and ocean problems Yoichi SUMIProfessor, Graduate School of Engineering, Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Yokohama National University
- Trends in China's Engagement with Island States in the Western Pacific: strategic implications and responses Naonori YOSHIKAWACaptain/Strategic Study Group, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Staff College
No.268(October 5, 2011)

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The Strategy of Tsunami Disaster Prevention based on Scientific Documentation of Tsunamis
Shinji SATO
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo - Nuclear Power and the Ocean Shojiro MATSUURAChairman, Nuclear Safety Research Association
- The Aquarium as a Place to Express our Gratitude to the Ocean and Marine Life Koji TAKADADirector, Marine World Uminonakamichi
No.267(September 20, 2011)
- Global Warming and the Ocean Syukuro MANABESenior Research Fellow, Princeton University
- Simulating Ocean Dispersion of Radionuclides from the Fukushima No. 1 Nuclear Power Plant Yukio MASUMOTO Program Director, Climate Variation Predictability and Applicability Research Program, Research Institute for Global Change, JAMSTEC / Selected Papers No.15(p.20)
- Red Tide Occurrences and Prevention Measures in the Coastal Zone Ichiro IMAIProfessor, Plankton Laboratory, Graduate School of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido University
No.266(September 5, 2011)

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The Relief Operation "Tomodachi Eof the U.S. Armed Forces in Japan: What has resulted from the U.S.-Japan Maritime Alliance
Kazumine AKIMOTO
Senior Researcher, Ocean Policy Research Foundation - A Compound Electrical Power Generation Plan using Energy of the Kuroshio Current Koji INOUEDirector, Umi Roman 21 (The society of Ocean Romantics)
- Ocean Development―The Last Frontier: Initiatives by the National Maritime Research Institute Kazu-hiro MORIPresident, National Maritime Research Institute
No.265(August 20, 2011)

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Disaster-Relief Medical Support Ship Concept: using ships to support medical and welfare activities in disaster affected areas
Kinzo INOUE
Professor Emeritus, Graduate School of Maritime Sciences, Kobe University - The Ocean's Bounty: Making Bio-ethanol from Seaweed Minoru SATOProfessor, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University
- NYK Nature Fellowship Ayako MIYAMOTOCSR Promotion Group, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)
No.264(August 5, 2011)

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Fukushima No. 1 Nuclear Power Plant Incident and Safety of Marine Food Products
Jota KANDA
Professor, Faculty of Marine Science, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Takashi ISHIMARU
Professor, Faculty of Marine Science, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Activities after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Toshihiko OKAFormer President, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Staff College
- Underwater Glider: A New Tool for Ocean Observation Kentaro ANDOTeam Leader, Indo-Pacific Ocean Climate Variations Research Team, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
No.263(July 20, 2011)
- No Ill Feeling Toward the Sea, Despite Tsunami Damage Tatsuo KAWABATA Member, House of Representatives; Chief Facilitator of the Follow-up Working Group on the Basic Act on Ocean Policy / Selected Papers No.15(p.13)
- A View from What was Not Washed Away by the Tsunami~ "Tsunagari" with the Sea~ Yohei SASAKAWA Chairman, The Nippon Foundation / Selected Papers No.15(p.15)
- Towards the Creation of an Iwate and Sanriku Homeland: Protecting Life and Living together with the Sea and the Land Takuya TASSO Governor of Iwate Prefecture / Selected Papers No.15(p.18)
No.262(July 5, 2011)

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Overcoming the Adversities of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: Becoming a People Worthy of Respect from the International Community
Motoyoshi IKEDA
Professor Emeritus, Hokkaido University - The Role of the Fisheries Co-operative Associations (JF) in the Recovery of the Fisheries Industry and Fishing Villages Toshinori TANAKAManager, Fishery Policy Department, National Federation of Fisheries Co-operative Associations (JF-Zengyoren)
- Restoration of Islands and Seas Yukio SHIOTAMayor, Shodoshima Town / Formerly Director-General for Policy Planning, Ministry of Health, Labour & Welfare
No.261(June 20, 2011)
- Marine Pollution Threats Following the Great Eastern Earthquake, Japan Shinsuke TANABE Professor, Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University / Selected Papers No.15(p.10)
- Fisheries after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: Walking through the Ports in the Affected Areas Takashi NIIMIFreelance Writer / Member, Fisheries Journalism Group
- Extraordinary Times Demand an Extraordinary Response: Reform of the Current Finance Law to Revive the Fisheries Industry Mitsuhiko KOIZUMIMember, Kujimachi Fisheries Cooperative, Ibaraki Prefecture
No.260(June 5, 2011)

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The Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami and Japan Coast Guard Activities
Hisayasu SUZUKI
Commandant, Japan Coast Guard - The Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami and Coastal Shipping Sugio NOGUCHIHead, Public Relations Office, Japan Federation of Coastal Shipping Associations
- Environmental Restoration of Enclosed Bays Affected by Hypoxia: Trial Experiments in Omura Bay Hideaki NAKATAProfessor, Graduate School of Fisheries Science and Environmental Studies, Nagasaki University
No.259(May 20, 2011)

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The Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami and Concrete Steps in Comprehensive Ocean Management: the EEZ and Continental Shelf
Shin KISUGI
Professor Emeritus, Yokohama National University; Professor, Open University of Japan - Ocean Science Café: Mutual Exchanges Between Ocean Science Researchers and the Public Hiroshi ICHIKAWAPrincipal Scientist, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)/Chairman, Ocean Literacy and Education Panel, Oceanographic Society of Japan
- Modern Ocean Diplomacy as seen in the Turkish Straits: the Perspective of an Early Showa Diplomat Compel RADOMIRTeacher/Researcher, Center for Oceanic Studies and Integrated Ocean EducationYokohama National University
No.258(May 5, 2011)

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Making Wisdom for Ocean Living the Basis for Reconstruction: the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in Ohtsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture
Tomoya AKIMICHI
Professor, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature - The Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami and Comprehensive Management of the Ocean the fishing industry's transition to a 6th sector economy and extension of inland water fishing rights to the ocean. Shin KISUGIProfessor Emeritus, Yokohama National University; Professor, Open University of Japan
- Sea Lilies Living in the Deep Sea Tatsuo OJIProfessor, Nagoya University Museum
No.257(April 20, 2011)
- The Great East Japan Earthquake and Achieving Comprehensive Ocean Management - Reconstruction and Comprehensive Management of Coastal Areas Shin KISUGI Professor Emeritus, Yokohama National University; Professor, Open University of Japan / Selected Papers No.15(p.8)
- Resource Fluctuation and Marine Ecosystems: the Case of the Japanese Pilchard Kaoru NAKATAHead, Research Management Department, Fisheries Research Agency
- Reviving Japan: A Proposal for a Marine Version of Resource Management Chieko GENMADirector, Artista Human Resources Development Co.
No.256(April 5, 2011)
- Ocean Information for Safety Management at Open Water Swimming Events Hiroya ENDORepresentative, Buddy Sports & Adventure (NPO)Yutaka MICHIDAProfessor, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Center, The University of Tokyo
- Fishermen and Residents are Creating Sato-umi in the Northern Seas: In Search of Bountiful Coasts Eiji OHTSUKAHokkaido Ocean School, Bureau Chief
- In Memory of Fish - Respect for Life in the Sea Rie TAGUCHI Associate Professor, School of Marine Science & Technology, Tokai University / Selected Papers No.15(p.6)