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No.375(March 20, 2016)

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Creating New Values and a New Future through our Town Rebuilding Efforts
Yoshiaki SUDA
Mayor, Onagawa-cho, Miyagi Prefecture - Applying Cutting Edge Technologies to "Town Renewal through the Ocean" Isao KOIKEProfessor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo / Research Supervisor, Marine Biodiversity Research Area, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) / Core Research for Evolutionary Science and Technology (CREST)
- Initiative to Promote Maritime Education and Training in Algeria Masaya OMAEManaging Director, Success Project Management Office Co., Ltd. / Foreign Minister's Commendation (2015)
No.374(March 5, 2016)

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Kesennuma "Stay with the Ocean" ~Recovery and Creation~
Shigeru SUGAWARA
Mayor, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture - The Reconstruction of the Fisheries and Prospects for the Future in Ofunato City Kimiaki TODAMayor, Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture
- How to Address Issues in the Fishing Industry Recovery Five Years after the Earthquake Takeshi HAMADAAssociate Professor, Faculty of Marine Science, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
No.373(February 20, 2016)

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Hosting the "Ocean Development Kids' Challenge"
Akira KUROKAWA
Senior Research Engineer, Ocean Development Office, Technical Development Department Engineering Advancement Association of Japan (ENAA) - Activities of the Maritime Outreach Group ~maritime education through students' study of ships~ Yuki GOTORepresentative, Maritime Outreach Group, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (3rd year student, Department of Maritime Systems Engineering, Faculty of Marine Technology)
- Conveying the Attractions of Seafood ~ what is an 'Osakana Meister' Yoshimi OMORIChief, Secretariat, Osakana Meister Association
No.372(February 5, 2016)
- Time to Honour Yokohama-Based Alan Owston Who Amassed Famous Natural History Collections and Died Exactly 100 Years Ago Mike GALBRAITH Journalist, Kokusaika Training Consultant / Selected Papers No.21(p.6)
- Living with the Ocean ~the 'Yui' project: connecting kids with their future~ Mari YASUDAResearch Associate, Bosaishi (Licenced Expert on Disaster Mitigation), International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University
- Developing an Eye for Living Things and a Heart Attuned to Nature Michi AMANOEducation and Outreach, Animal Health and Exhibition Department, Tokyo Sea Life Park
No.371(January 20, 2016)
- Continually Expanding Pacific Island, Nishinoshima ~volcano observations in sea areas by Japan Coast Guard~ Shigeru KASUGA Director General, Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department, Japan Coast GuardTaisei MORISHITA Director for Earthquake Research, Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department, Japan Coast Guard / Selected Papers No.21(p.4)
- Using Big Data from Ships ~introducing activities of the Smart Navigation System Research Group~ Hiroshi MORONOSenior Advisor, Terasaki Electric Co., Ltd.
- Vilhjalmur Stefansson and the Arctic Kristin NEWTONGlass Artist
No.370(January 5, 2016)
- Toward a Sustainable Ocean for the Next Generation ~Address at the IMO International Maritime Prize Awarding Ceremony, London~ Yohei SASAKAWA Chairman, The Nippon Foundation / Selected Papers No.20(p.22)
- IMO World Maritime Day Parallel Site 2015 Toshinobu KAWAMURAManager, General Affairs Division, Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
- Seeds-Ship-Ocean Floor-Bricks Katsuhiko HIBINOArtist / Professor, Tokyo University of the Arts
No.369(December 20, 2015)

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Current Ocean Literacy Conditions among Elementary and Junior High School Students: Results and Challenges of the Nationwide Ocean Literacy Survey
Satoshi TANAKA
Director, Research Center for Marine Education, Ocean Alliance, The University of Tokyo/Professor, Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo - Utilizing the Seto Inland Sea as a Garden or Farm Tamiji YAMAMOTOProfessor, Hiroshima University
- Coral Reefs: the Current State of the Diver's Paradise Yoji OKATAUnderwater Photographer
No.368(December 5, 2015)
- Port Shallows -an oasis for marine life- Tomonari OKADAHead, Marine Environment Division, Coastal, Marine and Disaster Prevention Department, National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
- On the Rearing of Organisms from Deep Sea Hydrothermal Vent Area Hiroshi MIYAKEKitasato University School of Marine Biosciences / Breeding Advisor, Enoshima Aquarium / Adjunct Researcher, JAMSTEC / Selected Papers No.20(p.20)
- Returning to the Age of Sail ~the Wind Challenge Project~ Kazuyuki OUCHIProject Researcher, The University of Tokyo/President, Ouchi Ocean Consultant, Inc.
No.367(November 20, 2015)

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Recent Trends in Costa Rica's Sea Turtle Conservation
Jun TAKEDA
PhD candidate, Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences, Yokohama National University/Research Fellow (DC2) of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science - The Ocean and Tropical Cyclones Kazuo SAITOManager, Forecast Research Department, Meteorological Research Institute, Japan Meteorological Agency
- Biodiversity on Oceanic Islands Koji TAKAYAMAAssociate Professor, Museum of Natural and Environmental History, Shizuoka
No.366(November 5, 2015)

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Innovations in High Speed Transportation through a Seaplane Airport Network 〜revitalizing local areas throughout the country〜
Misaki IZAWA
Chairman, East Japan Reconstruction Seaplane Airport Network Concept Study Group/Professor Emeritus, College of Science and Technology, Nihon University
Tomoyuki TODOROKI
Chief Secretary, East Japan Reconstruction Seaplane Airport Network Concept Study Group/Professor, College of Science and Technology, Nihon University - Environmental Education and its Prospects as seen from the Shimoda Loggerhead Turtle Spawning Survey Hiroshi ASAKAWABusiness Manager, Shimoda Underwater Aquarium
- On the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Umi-no-Mori (Sea Forest) Project Toshiyuki SATOUmi-no-Mori (Sea Forest) Project Manager, Waterfront Development Division, Bureau of Port and Harbor, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
No.365(October 20, 2015)
- Panama Canal: Moving towards completion and opening of new business opportunities Ritter DIAZAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Embassy of the Republic of Panama in Japan
- A New Challenge by the City of Himi, a Leader in Fishing Village Culture ~Creating Community Development through the Himi Fishery Network Gallery: Totoza~ Yujiro HONGAWAMayor, City of Himi, Toyama Prefecture / Selected Papers No.20(p.18)
- On Marine Sports and Weather Forecasting Michio KATOPresident, Surflegend Inc.
No.364(October 5, 2015)

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The Souls of the Frigate Ertuğrul Dwell in the Cherry Blossoms
Ilker GULER
Strategy-Defence & Force Planning Officer in Turkish Naval Forces Command/Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science and Public Administration, Bilkent University - On Toyama Bay, Member of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Koichi TAKAKUWADirector/Secretary, Beautiful Toyama Bay Club
- Creating a Tidal Flat in the Kono Urafune Pond in Arai Hamakaze Park, Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture Mari MAEDAGata girl
No.363(September 20, 2015)
- A New Pufferfish that Makes "Mystery Circles" on the Sea Floor Keiichi MATSUURACurator Emeritus, National Museum of Nature and Science / Selected Papers No.20(p.16)
- Improving Ferry Safety〜begin with thinking about the Sewol Accident〜 Kenkichi TAMURADirector, Marine Accident Analysis Center, National Maritime Research Institute
- Environmental Study Linking People and the Ocean Fumiko NOGAMIGroup for Enjoying the Nakazu Seashore/Gata girl
No.362(September 5, 2015)

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Phenomenon of Poor Bonito Catches and International Fishery Management
Akira NIHIRA
Visiting Researcher, Institute of Regional Studies, College of Humanities, Ibaraki University - Marine Sports Initiatives at the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya Hiromitsu EIRAKUAssistant Professor, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya
- When Adults Enjoy Themselves to the Hilt, so do the Children! Maya MATSUSHIGEGata girl
No.361(August 20, 2015)
- A Deeper Understanding of the Ocean and Our Remaining Challenges Chie HAYASHIVisiting Researcher, Center for Regional Research, Hosei University
- Sharing the Experiences of Sea People through "Kikigaki" Juichi SHIBUSAWAPresident, Network for Coexistence with Nature (NPO)Selected Papers No.20(p.14)
- On Filming the Sacred Eco Journey Program Yuri TAKEDAReporter, Tokyo MX Television
No.360(August 5, 2015)
- Initiatives by the Kobe-Osaka Port as an International Strategic Port: expanding foreign business and serving as a hub for maritime transport that supports Japan's industry and standards of living Rikako NAKANISHIManaging Corporate Officer, Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation
- The Antarctic Ocean-from the ecosystem of an extreme ice region Mikio NAGANOBUResearcher, National Research Institute of Far Seas Fisheries, Fisheries Research Agency
- Kinki University's Fish Farming Research and the A-Marine Kindai Company Hiroyasu TSUJI President, A-Marine Kindai Company / Selected Papers No.20(p.12)
No.359(July 20, 2015)
- A Movement for Turning Our Thoughts toward the Ocean Mitsuyuki UNNO Executive Director, The Nippon Foundation / Selected Papers No.20(p.8)
- A Solo Navigation of the Globe on the Darma Tamio MEGUROAdvisor, Albatross Yacht Club (NPO)
- An Apprentice Boatbuilder in Japan Douglas Brooks Boatbuilder / Selected Papers No.20(p.10)
No.358(July 5, 2015)

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Sanoyas Corporation's Managerial Emphasis on "People Building"
Takashi UEDA
President, Sanoyas Holdings Corporation - The Role of Water Recycling in Raising Coral Reef Islands' Environmental Brand Value Yoshikatsu NAKANOPresident, Okinawa Coral Reef Conservation Council
- The Sail Training Ship "Nippon Maru" and Yokohama Port Museum Project Kunzo YAMAMOTOCaptain, Sail Training Ship “Nippon Maru”Masakatsu SHIZAWADirector, Yokohama Port Museum
No.357(June 20, 2015)

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Japan's Coaster Ships and Prospects for the International Used Ship Market
Takayuki MORI
Professor, University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences - Introducing the Hakodate Research Center for Fisheries and Oceans Nobuhiro FUSETANIDirector, Fisheries and Oceans Hakodate/Director, Hakodate Research Center for Fisheries and Oceans
- Uji River Cormorant Fishermen and the Sea Cormorant's "First Steps" Shuhei UDALecturer, Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, The University of Tokyo
No.356(June 5, 2015)
- Crimea and Russia's Shift to the East-A Great Power's Change in Course- Nobuo SHIMOTOMAIProfessor, Law Faculty, Hosei University
- Towards International Sharing of Accident Information〜Japan - Marine Accident Risk and Safety Information System〜 Kuniaki SHOJI Member of Japan Transport Safety Board, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Selected Papers No.20(p.6)
- An Initiative to Create a Brand Fish Using Slurry Ice Technology Yasunori MATSUMOTOHead, Center for Research Collaboration, Research Organization for Regional Alliances, Kochi University of Technology
No.355(May 20, 2015)

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Marine Biodiversity and Sustainable Use
Kazuhiro KITAZAWA
Adviser, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology - Will the Decline in the Marine Products Industry Mean a Decline in Japanese Cuisine? Sadaaki KAYAMAManaging Director, Fresh Fish Division, Nagai Suisan Co.
- Passing on the History and Culture of Salt Making Masami HASEGAWADirector, Research Institute of Salt and Sea Water Science, The Salt Industry Center of Japan
No.354(May 5, 2015)
- Innovative Lithium Recovery Technology from Seawater Aimed at Zero Emissions Tsuyoshi HOSHINO Breeding Functional Materials Development Group, Sector of Fusion Research and Development, Japan Atomic Energy Agency / Selected Papers No.20(p.4)
- Orca Research at Kamogawa Sea World Kazutoshi ARAIDirector, Kamogawa Sea World
- Towards a "Revolution in Marine Microorganisms," Originating in Japan Ken TAKAIDirector, Department of Subsurface Geobiological Analysis and Research, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
No.353(April 20, 2015)

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How Long Will We be Able to Eat Fish?
Masayuki TAKAHASHI
Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo / Professor Emeritus, Kochi University - Chart Your Course for Safe Ports! Makoto ARAIExecutive Officer, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
- Cultivating Fisheries Professionals at Home with the Sea Keiji WASHIOPresident, National Fisheries University
No.352(April 5, 2015)

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Caring About Ocean Health Starts with Regional Seas Good Environmental Status
Yves Henocque
IFREMER, JAMSTEC Guest Researcher / OPRF Visiting Fellow - Bird and Fish Migration on a Global Scale Yuuki WATANABEAssistant Professor, Bioscience Group, National Institute of Polar Research
- A Review of Education is Necessary for Spreading Understanding of the Ocean Satoshi SUGAWARAExecutive Director, Blue Sea and Green Land Foundation