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No.423(March 20, 2018)
- Oceans Play a Key Role in Climate Variations over Southern Africa Yushi MORIOKAResearcher, Application Laboratory, JAMSTEC
- The United Nations University's “Noto Satoumi Movement”—Connecting Japan's Coastal Management to Global Ocean Problems— Evonne YIUResearcher, United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) / Selected Papers No.23(p.18)
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Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations and the World Trade Organization
Wilf SWARTZ
Director, Department of Marine Conservation and Policy, Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF)
No.422(March 5, 2018)
- What Recovery Means for Us —Thoughts following production of the film “Fukushima Fishermen”— Toru YAMADAFilm Director / Selected Papers No.23(p.16)
- Learning about Tsunami Disaster Prevention and Mitigation from the Great East Japan Earthquake Tomoyuki TAKAHASHIProfessor, Faculty of Societal Safety Sciences, Kansai University
- Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and Japan - Thinking of ways to coexist —In the pursuit of “zero” victims and members left behind— Katsuya ONISHIMayor, Kuroshio Town, Kochi Prefecture
No.421(February 20, 2018)

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Recent Trends Regarding Offshore Floating Wind Turbines
Yoshinori UEDA
General Manager, International Affairs and Communication Department, Japan Wind Power Association - Okinawa Prefecture's Efforts on Coral Reef Conservation and Restoration Akifumi TSUHASenior Technician, Nature Conservation Group, Nature Conservation Division Department of Environmental Affairs, Okinawa Prefectural Government
- The New Arctic Science Cooperation Agreement —Bringing Benefits for Japanese Scientific Research in Russian Waters— Akiho SHIBATAProfessor, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University / Director, Polar Cooperation Research Centre, Kobe University
No.420(February 5, 2018)

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International Technological Cooperation in ICT Fishing and Aquaculture
Masaaki WADA
Director, Marine IT Laboratory, Future University Hakodate - Integrated Ocean Education at Yokohama National University —From University to Community, 10 Years of Success— Ryota MIZUISpecially Appointed Instructor (Lecturer), Center for Oceanic Studies and Integrated Education, Yokohama National University
- Leading into the Future through Communicating the History of Seaweed Cultivation —The Activities of Omori Nori Museum— Fumihiro KOYAMAExecutive Secretary, Omori Nori Museum
No.419(January 20, 2018)

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Development of the Sea Grant College Program in the US and Prospects Worldwide
Darren T. LERNER
Director, University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program - Learning about Nature Technology from our Environment and a New Fulfilled Way of Life Hideki ISHIDAEarth Village Research Lab. LLC / Professor Emeritus, Tohoku University
- The Important Role of Sea Ice Remote Sensing Developed by Japan Misako KACHISenior Researcher, Earth Observation Research Center, Space Technology Directorate I, JAXA
No.418(January 5, 2018)
- Discussion: Innovation to Overcome the Dangers Facing Our Oceans Yohei SASAKAWAChairman, The Nippon FoundationAtsushi SUNAMIPresident, Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF) / Selected Papers No.23(p.4)
- Belief Continued from Ancient Times —The World Heritage "God-present Island" Munakata in Okinotorishima, and Related Heritage Sites— Takanori KAMATALecturer on Traditional Culture of Munakata City, Uminomichi Munakatakan Museum
No.417(December 20, 2017)

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Considering Ways Forward for Japan's EEZ Management from the Perspective of MPAs in the United States
Eka HIGUCHI
Lecturer, Tohoku University of Community Service and Science - Japans Resource Strategy Based on Development of REY-rich Mud around Minamitorishima Island Yasuhiro KATOProfessor, Frontier Research Center for Energy and Resources, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
- On UNEPs Regional Seas Programme Kanako HASEGAWAAssociate Program Officer, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
No.416(December 5, 2017)
- The First United Nations Ocean Conference and SDG 14 Miko MAEKAWAManager/Senior Research Fellow, Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF)
- Hosting of the Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS)—Towards the Maintenance of International Maritime Order— Kentaro FURUYAAssociate Professor (joint appointment), National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) / Japan Coast Guard Academy / Selected Papers No.23(p.14)
- Towards Reaching Five Million Cruise Ship Visitors to Japan Saburo TANAKASenior Researcher, Waterfront Vitalization and Environment Research Foundation / Leader, Cruise Research Institute
No.415(November 20, 2017)
- Increased Research into Deep Sea Marine Biodiversity Katsunori FUJIKURADirector, Department of Marine Biodiversity Research, JAMSTEC
- Consideration of the Use of Smartphone Applications as a Safety Countermeasure for Small Boats Such as Pleasure Boats Junji FUKUTODirector, Marine Risk Assessment Department, National Maritime Research Institute, National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology
- Ama Divers are Incredible! Yoshikata ISHIHARADirector, Toba Sea-Folk Museum / Selected Papers No.23(p.12)
No.414(November 5, 2017)
- The Fire of Rice Sheaves and its Connection to World Tsunami Awareness Day Koichi SAKIYAMADirector, Inamura-no-Hi no Yakata / Selected Papers No.23(p.10)
- Towards the Establishment of a Comprehensive Base for Wind-generated Power Industries —The “Green Energy Port Hibiki” Project— Takayuki SUYAMAHead, “Green Energy Port” Project Division, Kitakyushu Seaport and Airport Bureau
- The Rise and Fall of Coral Based Okinawa Plaster Making —Centered Around Okinawa's Ishigaki Island— Naoko FUKAYAMAAssociate Professor, Social Anthropology Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University
No.413(October 20, 2017)

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Aiming to Train New Ocean Specialists —Introducing the School of Marine Resources and Environment at the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology—
Yasuo OKAYASU
Director, School of Marine Resources and Environment, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology - Looking at the Shiretoko Sea as an Ecologically or Biologically Significant Area (EBSA) with a Particular Focus on Japanese Flying Squid Yasunori SAKURAIChair, Hakodate Cephalopod Research Center, Fisheries and Oceans Hakodate
- The Marine Self-Defense Force's Cooperation in Antarctic Observations Chiaki NITTA,Navigation Specialist, Petty Officer Third Class, Japan Marine Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Icebreaker ShiraseErika NARITAEngine Specialist, Petty Officer Third Class, Japan Marine Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Icebreaker Shirase
No.412(October 5, 2017)
- CCS Demonstration Project Offshore Tomakomai Yutaka TANAKAGeneral Manager, Technology and Planning Department, Japan CCS Co., Ltd. / Selected Papers No.23(p.8)
- Port Business Continuity in the Context of Regional and Local Socio-economics Kenji ONOExecutive Vice President, Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation / Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University
- Fisheries Ocean Education Dealing with Globalization —SPH Efforts at Yaizu Fisheries High School— Masahiko FURUKIPrincipal, Shizuoka Prefectural Yaizu Fisheries High School / Chairman, Fisheries Research Association of National High Schools
No.411(September 20, 2017)

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Overseas Purse Seine Fishing and Resource Management
Akira NAKAMAE
President, Japan Far Seas Purse Seine Fishing Association - Crossing to Japan's Easternmost Minamitorishima Island Tomohiro KUWAEHead, Coastal and Estuarine Environment Research Group, Port and Airport Research Institute, National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology
- 20 Years Since the Nakhodka Oil Spill —Environmental Disasters in the 21st Century and Our Mission— Shin ONUKIChairman, Japan Environmental Disaster Information Center
No.410(September 5, 2017)

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A Story of the Earth, Water, and the Moon
Takao DOI
Professor, Kyoto University Unit of Synergetic Studies for Space / Astronaut - On the Ocean Infrastructure Technology Promotion Center Kenichiro SHIMOSAKOHead, Ocean Infrastructure Research Center, Port and Airport Research Institute
- Ocean Education at Hachinohe City Tanesashi Elementary School Kazuki ONOFormer Principal, Aomori Prefectural Hachinohe City Tanesashi Elementary School
No.409(August 20, 2017)
- Ocean Floor Topography Survey in Micronesia, and the Future View of International Cooperation in the Oceans Yoshihisa KAWAMURASenior Coordinator for International Cooperation, Planning Department, JAMSTEC / Selected Papers No.22(p.28)
- Becoming a Maritime Pilot after Working as a Captain - the Work of Maritime Pilots and Succession Difficulties Takeshi UESATOFormer Naha Maritime Pilot
- Introduction on Reproduction Studies Undertaken at the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium Hiroshi NITTODirector, Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
No.408(August 5, 2017)

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On Securing Japan-flagged Foreign Vessels for the Establishment of Stable International Shipping for Japan
Tatsuro SUWA
Project Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo - The "Taishibari" Fishing Method of the Setouchi Sea and the Urgency of Conducting Surveys Atsuyuki MANABETeacher, Kagawa Prefectural Kanonji Sogo High School
- An Aquarium Where Penguins Are the Main Characters Yukio KUSUDADirector, Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium
No.407(July 20, 2017)
- Review: 10 Years Since the Establishment of the Basic Act on Ocean Policy Keizo TAKEMIMember, House of Councillors (Liberal Democratic Party) / Lead Facilitator, Strategic Study Group on the Basic Act on Ocean PolicySelected Papers No.22(p.23)
- Hopes for Science and Technology Innovation Aimed at Achieving SDGs Atsushi SUNAMIVice President, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) / President, Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF) / Selected Papers No.22(p.26)
- On Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) as an Ocean State Koichi FURUSHOCouncilor, Advisory Council for the National Headquarters for Ocean Policy / Director, Japan Security Research Association Corporation
- Where does Japan's True Center of Gravity Lie? Tetsuro URABEProgram Director, “Zipangu-in-the-Ocean Program” (Cabinet Office, Strategic Innovation Promotion Program)
No.406(July 5, 2017)
- Exploring Oceans and Life in the Solar System Yasuhito SEKINEAssociate Professor, Department of Earth and Planetary Science, The University of Tokyo / Selected Papers No.22(p.21)
- Considering "International Resource Management Certifications" from a Producer's Point of View Reiko OMOTOLecturer, Center for Collaborative Research and Community Cooperation, Miyazaki University
- The Safety of Beaches Guarded by Lifesavers and a Look Towards the Future Takahiko KOYAMAMember, Japan Lifesaving Association
No.405(June 20, 2017)

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International Rule Making Process Based on Scientific Recommendations —Looking back on the 13th Meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity—
Minako TAKIZAWA
Science Journalist - Environmental Education Efforts of Odaiba Seaside Park Kenji MORITAExecutive Director, Association for Shore Environment Creation
- Thoughts on Creating Wood-based Surfboards Genki TERAUCHISenior Researcher, Northwest Pacific Region Environmental Cooperation Center
No.404(June 5, 2017)

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Efforts towards Commercialization of Methane Hydrate in Sandy Sediments Offshore Japan
Masanori ABE
Director and General Manager of Planning Department, Japan Methane Hydrate Operating Co., Ltd. - An Experimental Project to Reenact a Great Sea Voyage of 30,000 Years Ago Yosuke KAIFUHead of the Division of Human Evolution, Department of Anthropology, National Museum of Nature and Science
- "Real Strength" is What Makes Children's Eyes Shine —The Japan Fisheries Association's "Fish Studies Class" to promote a fish diet— Masahiro KAIFish Diet Promotion Center, Japan Fisheries Association
No.403(May 20, 2017)
- The Antarctic Ross Sea to Become the World's Largest Marine Protected Area - Its True Meaning Joji MORISHITAProfessor, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology / Selected Papers No.22(p.19)
- The Birth of President Trump and US-Japan Maritime Security Cooperation Tsuneo WATANABESpecial Research Fellow, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation
- Thoughts on the Kesennuma-based "Ocean Education Children's Summit in Tohoku" Tomohiro TANIYAMAVice Councilor, Kesennuma-city Education Board
No.402(May 5, 2017)
- 50 Years Since the Start of Japan Meteorology Agency's Repeat Hydrographic Observations Along 137°E Toshiya NAKANOJapan Meteorological Agency / Head, Marine Environment Monitoring and Analysis Center, Global Environment and Marine Department / Selected Papers No.22(p.17)
- Nagasaki's Marine Industry Cluster, with Marine Renewable Energy as its Pillar Makoto TAKAHIRASecretary General, Nagasaki Marine Industry Cluster Promotion Association
- Ocean Education at Kure City's Toyohama Junior High School Masatoshi ARATANIPrincipal, Kure Municipal Toyohama Junior High School, Hiroshima Prefecture
No.401(April 20, 2017)

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Views on Environmental Assessments Regarding Marine Resource Development
Masaru NASU
Deputy Senior Director, Safety and Environment Center for Petroleum Development, Engineering Advancement Association of Japan - Shimane Peninsula's Appeal: The Birth of Japanese Mythology and Kunibiki Geopark Project Ritsuo NOMURAProfessor, Faculty of Education, Shimane University / Director, Kunibiki Geopark Project Center
- Thoughts on Holding the Exhibit "Cliones and Ocean Acidification" Tomoyasu YAMAZAKICurator, Shellfish Museum of Rankoshi
No.400(April 5, 2017)
- Birth of the North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC) Dae-Yeon MOONNorth Pacific Fisheries Commission / Selected Papers No.22(p.13)
- Effectiveness of the "Professionals of the Ocean" Experience —Efforts of the "B&G Tokyo Bay Marine Experience Academy"— Miku HAYASHIOperations Department, Blue Sea and Green Land (B&G) Foundation
- What the World's Oldest Fishing Hook Tells Us about the Lives of Paleolithic People in Okinawa Masaki FUJITAResearcher, National Science Museum (Formerly) Senior Staff, Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum / Selected Papers No.22(p.15)