500 Important Wetlands in Japan
Tokushima

No.337
Shishikui Nearshore Waters
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Criteria for selection:2,3

City:C/Town:T/
Village:V
Wetland type Biota Habitat Reason for selection
Shishikui T Seaweed beds
Coral reefs
Marine algae Nearshore waters
of Shishikui
A variety of Sargassum species occur intermingledly in these areas with high biodiversity. Sargassum beds, Ecklonia cava and E. kurome beds are mixedly observed. The areas also provide habitat for Gelidium elegans.
Corals Awa-takegashima Rare species are found.

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