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White Paper on the Oceans and Ocean Policy in Japan 2019

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In June 2019, the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) published “Selections: White Paper on the Oceans and Ocean Policy in Japan 2019.” This annual publication features articles by OPRI researchers and other experts aiming to contribute to comprehensive and cross-sectoral collaboration to address ocean issues in Japan and around the world.

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FOREWORD

Why is plastic an ocean issue ?

Japan and the World's Ocean Initiative
1. Science Unlocks the Future of the Oceans
  - Preparing for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
  - Pioneer the frontier
2. Marine Envionmental Conseravtion
  - Ocean Environmental Conservation Initiatives
  - Development and Outlook of the Blue Economy
3. New Trends in Ocean Industries

Reference Materials
  - Discussion: Innovation to Overcome the Dangers Facing Our Oceans
  - The World Maritime University -- Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute: A New Institute in a Unique University
  - 50 Years Since the Start of Japan Meteorology Agency's Repeat Hydrographic Observations Along 137°E
  - The Fire of Rice Sheaves and its Connection to World Tsunami Awareness Day
  - Ama Divers are Incredible !
  - Putting "Dreams and Spirit" into Shrimp Crackers

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