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2023

No.567（March 20, 2024）

Marine Organisms that can Change Gender—A Gender Strategy IWATA Eri, D.V.M., Ph.D.(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science)
Boats Connecting Men and Women: Gender Perspectives on Boatbuilding in South Sulawesi MYOJYO Tsukiko (Visiting Researcher, Research Area of Human Society, Kanazawa University)
Coexistence of Diverse Sexualities in Polynesia ~Mahu and Raerae~ KUWAHARA Makiko (Professor, Department of International Communication, College of Humanities, Kinjo Gakuin University)

No.566（March 5, 2024）

Expectations for Gender Equality in the Maritime Community KUBOKAWA Kaoru (Visiting Professor, ACRO, Teikyo University)
Tracking the Finless Porpoise Through Sound KIMURA Soen Satoko(Associate Professor, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University)
Dugong Conservation Area and Fishermen in Thailand: The Case of the Andaman Sea ABE Akane (Ph.D. student, Biosphere Informatics Laboratory, Department of Social Informatics, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University)

No.565（February 20, 2024）

International Seabed Authority: Past Progress and Future Prospects OKAMOTO Nobuyuki (General Manager of Overseas Business Department, Deep Sea Resources Development Co., Ltd.(former a member of the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority))
New Challenges for Fisheries’ Adaptation to Climate Change ISHIKAWA Takamasa (Representative Director, Iseshima Refrigeration Co.)
3710Lab Connects the Ocean and People Through Learning TAGUCHI Kodai (Representative Director, 3710Lab / Project Lecturer, Center for Ocean Literacy and Education, Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo)

No.564（February 5, 2024）

Current Laws and Policies for the Promotion of Remote Islands MIKI Tsuyoshi (Director, Research Department, Center for Research and Promotion of Japanese Islands)
The Future of Remote Island Medical Care MAEDA Takahiro (Islands Medical Research institute, Nagasaki University / Professor, Department of General Medicine, Nagasaki University Hospital)
A Japanese Version of the “Green Transformation (GX) Island Model” Centered on Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion IKEGAMI Yasuyuki (Professor and Director, Institute of Ocean Energy, Saga University*¹)

No.563（January 22, 2024）

Japan’s Initiatives to Combat Plastic Pollution and Understand the Actual State of Pollution TAMIYA-HASE Noriko (Deputy Director, Office of Policies against Marine Plastics Pollution, Marine Environment Division, Environment Management Bureau, Ministry of the Environment)
How much are coral seas worth? ~The value of protecting the natural and environmental resources of the coast~ SHINBO Teruyuki(Professor, Department of Kuroshio-area Integrated Science, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human and Natural Sciences, Kochi University)
Weaving Wisdom and Narratives of Coral Reef Fishing Culture TAKAHASHI Soyo(Associate Professor, Department of Ryukyuan and Asian Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of the Ryukyus)

No.562（January 5, 2024）

Oceans and Climate Change: Insights from IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report Hans-Otto POERTNER (Alfred Wegener Institute, Bremerhaven, Germany (Co-Chair IPCC AR6 Working Group II)), Sina LOESCHKE(Alfred Wegener Institute, Bremerhaven, Germany (Communications Manager of AR6 WGII Technical Support Unit))
Transforming the Fishing Industry through Resource Management and Promotion of the Seafood Processing Industry ~ Using Hakodate City as an example ~ TANAKA Hajime (Researcher, Ocean Policy Research Institute, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation)
The Human Impact on Marine Mammals MINAKUCHI Hiroya (Photographer)

No.561（December 20, 2023）

Can the Safety of the Japan Coast Guard be Ensured under the Control Guidelines? KANEHARA Atsuko(Professor, Sophia University, Policy Advisor to the Japan Coast Guard)
Securing Stable Raw Materials for Tortoiseshell Crafts and the Development of Land-based Farming Techniques for the Hawksbill Sea Turtle OHSAWA Kengo (President of the Tokyo Bekko (Tortoiseshell) Cooperative Association)
The Challenge of the Fish Elementary School ～Providing marine education to children especially because we are an island nation～ SUZUKI Makoto(Representative, Japan Sustainable Seafood Association )

No.560（December 5, 2023）

On the 30th Anniversary of the Tokyo MOU and its Future Initiatives KUBOTA Hideo (Secretary of the Tokyo MOU Secretariat)
Various Issues Surrounding the Handling of Sunken Warships AIZAWA Teruaki(Associate Professor, School of Defense Sciences, Department of Leadership and Military History, National Defense Academy (Retired Captain, JMSDF))
The Charm and Diverse Features of Sand Grains TSUBAKI Remi(CEO of Eusapia Co., Ltd.)

No.559（November 20, 2023）

Conservation and Sustainable Use of Sharks in CITES TOI Akiko (Professor, Department of Environmental Symbiosis, School of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, Rakuno Gakuen University), SANADA Yasuhiro (Visiting Associate Professor, Organization for Regional and Interregional Studies, Waseda University)
The “Marine Red Data Book” created by Toba City: a basic regional resource SATO Tatsuya (Zakko CLUB Representative)
Creating a Culture of Juvenile Fish SUZUKI Karibu (Director, Yo-Gyo (Juvenile Fish) Aquarium / Quayside Juvenile Fish Collector)

No.558（November 5, 2023）

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Efforts from the Perspective of Tsunami Engineering Research ~Progress made by Tohoku University International Research Institute of Disaster Science~ IMAMURA Fumihiko (Professor, International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University)
Energy Resources in the Timor Sea KATO Nozomu (Head, Research and Analysis Department, Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security)
Development of Zero-emission Ships for a Decarbonized Society MISHIMA Shinjiro (Representative Director, Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships (GSC))

No.557（October 20, 2023）

A New Phase for the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC/UNESCO) and Japan’s Role MAKINO Mitsutaku (Professor, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo)
Understanding Early Life Evolution from Microorganisms in Deep Earth Extreme Environments Shino SUZUKI (Associate Professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency / Chief Scientist, RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research Geobiology and Astrobiology Laboratory)
Standardization in Maritime Radio Communications MIYADERA Yoshio (Business Strategy Group, Business Planning Department, Marine Systems Division, Japan Radio Co., Ltd.)

No.556（October 5, 2023）

Ocean Acidification and Countermeasures FUJII Masahiko (Professor, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo)
Changes in Forests and Rivers and Conservation of Coastal Environments NAKAMURA Futoshi (Professor, Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University)
Sustainable and Inclusive Artificial Live Rock Production TOKUNAGA Satoshi (CEO of CORERAL Co., Ltd.)

No.555（September 20, 2023）

The Scientific Contribution to Promoting Climate Change Countermeasures KIMOTO Masahide (President, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan / Recipient, 15th National Maritime Award)
Rising Sea Water Temperatures and Changes in Marine Ecosystems KIMURA Shingo (Professor, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences / Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo)
The Ecosystems of the Rocky Reef Created by Boring Sea Urchins YAMAMORI Luna (Assistant Professor, Seto Marine Biological Laboratory, Field Science Education and Research Center, Kyoto University)

No.554（September 5, 2023）

National Platform for Innovative Ocean Developments ISHII Shoichi (Program Director, National Platform for Innovative Ocean Developments, Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP)Phase 3 / Corporate Advisor, Japan CCS Co., Ltd)
Development of an Uncrewed Ocean Drone for Predictions and Monitoring Needed in Typhoon Management MORI Shuichi (Coordinator (Principal Scientist), Center for Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere Research (CCOAR), Research Institute for Global Change (RIGC), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC))
Hopes for “Umi-Gyou” from a Private Business Person IWAI Hirofumi(President, Shakotan Spirit Co., Ltd. )

No.553（August 20, 2023）

World Association of Marine Stations: international collaboration among marine stations in support of the global ocean agenda Matthew FROST (Head of International Office, Plymouth Marine Laboratory)
Research on Hydrodynamic Interactions between Waves and Floating Structures KASHIWAGI Masashi (Professor Emeritus, Osaka University / Recipient, 15th National Maritime Award)
Uncovering Best Practices through the Ocean Education Information Platform SHIBUYA Hiroaki (Depty Director, National Ocean Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)

No.552（August 5, 2023）

20 Years Since Enactment of the Law for the Promotion of Nature Restoration WATANABE Tsunao (Senior Programme Manager, UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability / Senior Research Fellow, Japan Wildlife Research Center)
Crucial Perspectives on the Deployment of Offshore Wind Power Generation HASE Shigeto (Director of Tokyo Fisheries Promotion Foundation, Representative / Chairman of Marine Fisheries Technology Council / Former Director-General, Fisheries Agency of Japan)
Embarking on ‘Umigyou’ through Fixed Net Fishing SOHTOME Keiichi (President, Gate Inc.)

No.551（July 20, 2023）

The Role of the Arctic Circle and the Success of the Japan Forum Olafur Ragnar GRIMSSON (Chairman of the Arctic Circle, President of Iceland, 1996-2016)
The Arctic Circle and Natural Dyes SAKAGUCHI Hide (President, Ocean Policy Research Institute, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation)
A New System for the Promotion of “Umigyou” in Fishing Ports ～Revision of the Act on Fishing Ports and Grounds～ UCHIDA Satoshi (Disaster Prevention Planning Officer Fishing Ports and Grounds Improvement Section Fisheries Agency)

No.550（July 5, 2023）

An Offshore Wind Power Generation Project~ from the “Umi-gyo” perspective SAKAMOTO Masanobu (President, National Federation of Fisheries Co-operatives)
On Collecting and Recycling Plastics that Become Marine Debris SHIMIZU Kentaro (Assistant Manager, Plastic Containers Division, The Japan Containers and Packaging Recycling Association Fish)
The Story told by Fish Memorials of the End of Seaweed Cultivation in Tokyo Bay SEKI Izumi (Professor, Department of Humanities School of Humanities, Tokai University)

No.549（June 20, 2023）

Preparing for a Nankai Trough Earthquake 〜slow earthquakes observation and monitoring project〜 KODAIRA Shuichi (Director-General, Research Institute for Marine Geodynamics, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science (JAMSTEC))
Understanding Marine Biodiversity Through the Example of Decapod Crustaceans KOMAI Tomoyuki (Senior Researcher/Curator, Animal Science Division, Natural History Museum and Institute, Chiba)
Underwater Robot Competition and Capacity Development ASAKAWA Kenichi (Executive Director, Japan Underwater Robot Network (NPO) )

No.548（June 5, 2023）

Roles and Opportunities of Maritime and Ocean Industries in Social Implementation of CCS in Japan OZAKI Masahiko (Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo)
Towards Achieving the 30 by 30 Target MORI Yohei ((Former) Assistant Director, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment)
Ultrasonic Survey of Benthic Organisms in Deep Seabed Sedimentation MIZUNO Katsunori (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo)

No.547（May 20, 2023）

SynObs: A Synergistic Observing Network for Ocean Prediction FUJII Yosuke (Department of Atmosphere, Ocean, and Earth System Modeling Research, Meteorological Research Institute, Japan Meteorological Agency / Co-chair of UN Decade of Ocean Science’s SynObs project)
Ocean Discharge of ALPS Treated Water and International Law: The Positioning of Radiological Impact Assessments (RIA) TORIYABE Jo (Lecturer, Department of Law, Faculty of Law, Setsunan University)
Taking Pride in the ORAHONO Sea: School for the Ocean and Hope in Sanriku AOYAMA Jun (Director, Otsuchi Coastal Research Center, The University of Tokyo)

No.546（May 5, 2023）

The Relation between the Ocean and the “Atmospheric River” Brought on by Torrential Rains KAMAE Youichi (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba)
The Anthropocene Boundary Recorded in Beppu Bay Sediment KUWAE Michinobu (Associate Professor, Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University)
Sustainable Transportation Methods for Residents of Isolated Islands KAMEYAMA Satoshi(Chief Senior Researcher, Biodiversity Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan) KONDO Yoshinori(Principal Researcher, Regional Environment Conservation, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan)

No.545（April 20, 2023）

Issues Remaining after the Basic Plan on Ocean Policy and Future Prospects SAKAGUCHI Hide (President, Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation)
The Future of International Governance in the Antarctic Ocean: The Lead Up to the 2026 Conference Hosted by Japan SHIBATA Akiho (Professor, Kobe University, and Director, Polar Cooperation Research Center (PCRC))
Predictions for the Future of Marine Ecosystems Using Natural Analogues of Ocean Acidification WADA Shigeki(Assistant Professor, Shimoda Marine Research Center, University of Tsukuba)

No.544（April 5, 2023）

The Creation of Fish Day SHIKASHO Nobuyuki (Deputy Director, Fisheries Processing Industries and Marketing Division, Fisheries Agency)
The Development and Future Outlook of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles FUJIWARA Toshifumi (Director, Offshore Advanced Technology Department, National Maritime Research Institute, National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology)
Learning about and Enjoying Sado Island through Geoparks OTSUKA Yasuhito (Secretariat, Sado Geopark Promotion Council)

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