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2013

No.327（March 20, 2014）

The Expansion of Nishinoshima and the Seas Around Japan Arata SENGOKU
Director, Technology Planning and International Affairs Division, Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department, Japan Coast Guard
Hiroshi ITO
Director for Volcano Research, Technology Planning and International Affairs Division, Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department, Japan Coast Guard
The Challenge of a Sub-sea Railway Tunnel Crossing the Harsh Marine Environment of the Bosporus Straits Kazunori ITOHead, Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering Research Section, Civil Engineering Research Institute, Technology Center, Taisei Corporation
Restoration of Ecosystems of Seagrass and Seaweed Beds along the Sanriku Coast Teruhisa KOMATSUAssociate Professor, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo

No.326（March 5, 2014）

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Disaster Revitalization in Fukushima Prefecture - Efforts Aimed at Accumulating Renewable Energy Industries Takashi YOSHIDA Renewable Industry Promotion Officer and Assistant Director, Commerce, Industry and Labor Department, Fukushima Prefecture / Selected Papers No.18(p.20)
For Demonstration Field of Sanriku Reconstruction "Iwate Model" Yoshiaki ISHIKAWAExecutive Director, Science and Production Promotion Division, Department of Commerce, Industry, Labor and Tourism, Iwate Prefectural Government
A Citizens Group Supports Discussion Towards Reconstruction: Initiatives being carried out in Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture Yoshinori SUZUKIBureau Chief, Shiogama City Citizens Group for Inner Port Waterfront Use

No.325（February 20, 2014）

Future Ocean: Towards a Sustainable Ocean Akira TAKAGI
Associate Professor, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature
Tackle the Ocean Cindy Yoshiko SHIRATAProfessor, Graduate School of Business Sciences, University of Tsukuba
Diversifying Aquarium Jobs Yuka KOYANOCurator, Enoshima Aquarium

No.324（February 5, 2014）

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Dynamic Defense Concept and Submarine Issues Masao KOBAYASHIFormer Commander, Fleet Submarine Force , Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
A Floating Island Type Offshore Energy Farm - Use of Integrated Natural Energy Using Wind Lens Technology Yuji OHYA Director, Research Institute for Applied Mechanics, Kyushu University / Selected Papers No.18(p.18)
The Boom in Edible Jellyfish Fishing in the Ariake Sea Naoki FUJIISpecial Assistant Professor, Institute of Lowland and Marine Research, Saga University

No.323（January 20, 2014）

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Japanese common squid: the Seasonal Traveler that is also an Indicator Species for Changes in the Marine Environment Yasunori SAKURAIProfessor, Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido University
The Gradually Unraveling Mystery of Kuroshio Meander and the Future of the Kuroshio Current Yasumasa MIYAZAWA Research Institute for Global Change, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) / Selected Papers No.18(p.16)
New Island Studies from Okinawa Yoko FUJITAProfessor, Director, International Institute for Okinawan Studies, University of the Ryukyus

No.322（January 5, 2014）

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Japan's Maritime Industry is Embarking on a New Ocean Toshiya MORISHIGEDirector-General, Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
To Materialize Support Measures under State Responsibility and a "Remote Island Special Zone System" Koichiro TAKANO Consultant to the National Association for Islands Development and the Center for Research and Promotion of Japanese Islands; former Mayor of Sado, Niigata Prefecture / Selected Papers No.18(p.14)
An Industry-Government-Academia-Financial Sector Project to Develop a Deep Sea Probe Daisuke KOJIMAExecutive Director, Pearl Giken Co., Ltd / Member, Promotion Committee for Edokko No.1 Project

No.321（December 20, 2013）

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Hosting the PNLG Forum 2013 and Promoting Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Shusaku MAEDA Manager, Agriculture and Fisheries Department, Shima City, Mie Prefecture / Selected Papers No.18(p.12)
Why is Japan-India Maritime Cooperation Important? Satoru NAGAOResearch Fellow, Ocean Policy Research Foundation
New Developments in Shipbuilding Engineering Shigeru NAITOProfessor Emeritus, Osaka University / Recipient, 6th National Maritime Award

No.320（December 5, 2013）

On the Demonstration of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Katsuya FURUGEN
Vice Counselor, Industrial Policy Section, Commerce, Industry, and Labor Division, Okinawa Prefecture
Motohiro NAGAMINE
Chief Investigator, Industrial Policy Section, Commerce, Industry, and Labor Division, Okinawa Prefecture
Somalia Piracy and Japan Susumu TAKAHASHIPresident and CEO, International Maritime Onboard Safety & Security Co., Ltd
The Wajiro Tidal Flat are Everyone's Treasure: On Nature in the Wajiro Tidal Flat and Environmental Conservation Activities Hiroko YAMAMOTOThe Save Wajiro Tidal Flat Association

No.319（November 20, 2013）

From Scientific Knowledge to Local and Regional Ocean Policies Javier A. Valladares
Former IOC (UNESCO) Chairperson / Academia del Mar
Ariake Sea Tidal Flats: Thirty years after beginning research we are now entering the age of an environment management network Masumi KORIYAMAAssociate Professor, Organization for General Education, Graduate School of Agriculture, Saga UniversityMasahiro SEGUCHIDirector, Saga University
Science is Expression: like delivering music to the heart Naoki HOSAKAScience Writer / Senior Principal Researcher, The University of Tokyo Ocean Alliance

No.318（November 5, 2013）

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Education on the Connectivity of Hills, Humans, and Oceans at Kyoto University Yoh YAMASHITADean, Educational Unit for Studies on Connectivity of Hills, Humans and Oceans, Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research, Kyoto University
Using Seawater to Produce Useful Biomass from Microalgae Iwane SUZUKIProfessor, Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba
Diving Women to Be Registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Yoshikata ISHIHARA Toba Sea Folk Museum / Selected Papers No.18(p.10)

No.317（October 20, 2013）

Unique Japan-US-Hawaii Partnership Leads the Study of Asia-Pacific Climate Kevin HAMILTON
Director, International Pacific Research Center (IPRC) / Professor of Meteorology University of Hawaii
The Promotion of Natural Gas Fueled Ships Koji TAKASAKIProfessor, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University
On a Japan Marine Accident Risk and Safety Information System ~using maps to search for accidents, risk, and safety information~ Eiki KANEKODeputy Investigator-General for Marine Accident, Japan Transport Safety Board, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and TourismTeruo YOSHIOKASenior Marine Accident Investigator, Japan Transport Safety Board, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

No.316（October 5, 2013）

On the Use of Renewable Ocean Energy on Remote Islands Koji INOUE
Director, Umi Roman 21 (The Society of Ocean Romantics)
The Black Ships of the Heisei Era: Full-scale entry into the Japanese Market Shojiro KAMIKAWASpecial Member, Kobe Association of Corporate Executives
In Pursuit of Birds: Over the Mountains and Beyond the Seas Hiroyoshi HIGUCHIProject Professor, Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University / Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo

No.315（September 20, 2013）

Thinking about Local Government's Revenue Sources for Coastal Zone Management Eichou KAWAMITSU
Mayor, Taketomi Town, Okinawa Prefecture
Wind Power Generation in Coastal and Ocean Areas Izumi USHIYAMAPresident, Ashikaga Institute of Technology
Looking at Japan from Beyond the Sea Shigeyuki KOIDEPresident, Japanese Association of Science and Technology Journalists / Former Member of Yomiuri Newspaper Editorial Board

No.314（September 5, 2013）

Kanagawa Beach Cleanup Operations ~cleaning 150 km of beaches for over 20 years~ Kenji HASHIRAMOTO
Kanagawa Coastal Environmental Foundation
The Sea Station (Uminoeki) Initiative ~enjoying, tasting, and relaxing at the sea~ Hirotaka MORIExpert Officer, Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Division, Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
The Importance of Personally Experiencing Problems in the Environment Through Surfing Takeshi TAKAMAFellow, Stockholm Environment Institute

No.313（August 20, 2013）

Special Exhibition: "The Deep" ―Stories behind the challenges and wonderful life forms― Tsunemi KUBODERA
Collection Director, National Museum of Nature and Science
What Can be Accomplished in Fisheries High Schools 〜On Promoting Ocean Education〜 Masaki TAKITACurriculum Inspector, Industrial Education Promotion Office, Student Affairs Division, Elementary and Secondary Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
On China's Ocean Initiatives 〜Policy Trends Since the Twelfth 5-Year Plan Fengjun DUANSenior Research Fellow, The Canon Institute for Global Studies

No.312（August 5, 2013）

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Creation and Promotion of Ocean Industries and the Development of Human Resources Tetsuo YUHARADirector, The Canon Institute for Global Studies
Marine Energy Utilization for Sanriku Regeneration Akira KUROSAKIProject Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Post-disaster Drifting Debris and Accompanying Invasive Species Toshio FUROTA Former Professor, Toho University / Selected Papers No.18(p.8)

No.311（July 20, 2013）

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On the New Revision of the Basic Plan on Ocean Policy Ichita YAMAMOTO Minister for Ocean Policy, Japan / Selected Papers No.18(p.4)
Toward the "Water Planet ECentury Shinichi TAKEMURAProfessor, Kyoto University of Art and Design
Float to Survive: Tsunami lifeboats are a new idea to protect yourself Kenichi MARUYAMA Director, Shikoku Tourism and Transport Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport / Selected Papers No.18(p.6)

No.310（July 5, 2013）

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New Framework of Japan-United Kingdom Maritime Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Isami TAKEDAProfessor, International Relations & Maritime Security, Dokkyo University,Japan
Prospects for the Marine Logistics Hub Initiative - Technical Challenges - Masanori SHUKU Chief Director, Japan Offshore Design and Engineering Platform (J-DeEP) / Selected Papers No.17(p.28)
A Project for Experiencing a Passenger Ship on Children's Day Mitsuru OHWAKIExecutive Director, Japan Passengerboat Association

No.309（June 20, 2013）

Sharing and Dissemination of Oceanographic Data Shiro IMAWAKI
Director General, Data Research Center for Marine-Earth Sciences, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
On Increasing the Number of Seafarer Candidates Makoto IGARASHIVice-President, The Japanese Shipowners’ Association
Thoughts on Fisheries and Ocean Education after Teaching at Japan's Oldest Fisheries High School Yasuyuki KOSAKATeacher, Wakasa Senior High School and Obama Fisheries High School

No.308（June 5, 2013）

Development of Offshore Wind Energy in Japan Hideyuki SUZUKI
Professor, Department of Ocean Technology, Policy and Development, The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Sciences
Visualization of Marine Organic Resources Tomonari AKAMATSUGroup Head, Energy Management and bioengineering Group, National Research Institute of Fisheries Engineering
The Future of the International Shark Protection Movement Takashi SUZUKIAdjunct Lecturer, St. Andrew’s University

No.307（May 20, 2013）

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Japan's Sovereignty over the Senkaku Islands Shigeyoshi OZAKI Professor Emeritus, University of Tsukuba / Selected Papers No.17(p.26)
Korea's Offshore Plant Industry Development Policy Kyoungmo KOOAssociate Professor, Dong-Eui University, Korea
Iran's Soft Power as Seen on Queshm, the Large Island in the Strait of Hormuz Hisae NAKANISHIProfessor, Doshisha University Graduate School of Global Studies

No.306（May 5, 2013）

Educational Reformation in the Faculty of Maritime Sciences at Kobe University Keiji ODA
Dean, Graduate School of Maritime Sciences, Kobe University
A Highly Anticipated Innovative Future for Ship Propellers Motoyoshi NAKASHIMAPresident, Nakashima Propeller Co., Ltd.
Gourds and Ancient Migration by Sea Hiroshi YUASAChief Researcher, Research Institute of Evolutionary Biology

No.305（April 20, 2013）

Toward the Realization of Japan as a Maritime State: The Development of the Japan International Border Studies Network Koji FURUKAWA
Chief Officer, Business Division, Japan International Border Studies Network / Professor, Chukyo University
The Izumo Myths and the Sea Akinori MARUYAMASpecial Professor, Hanazono University
The Secret Story behind the Opening of the Port of Kobe: the Foreign Fleet Moored Offshore the Day of the Kobe Incident Toshio KUSUMOTOVisiting Professor, Ashiya University

No.304（April 5, 2013）

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My Desire for Reinventing Shima City Hidekazu OGUCHI Mayor, Shima City, Mie Prefecture / Selected Papers No.17(p.24)
On Miura City's Ocean Education Initiatives Keisuke OIKAWAChief, Education Division, Board of Education, Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Let's Go See "Invisible National Boundaries E ~the ocean on the maps have just gotten closer~ Akiko SATOEditor in Chief, Umi no Kuni: Nippon (NPO)

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