500 Important Wetlands in Japan
Kochi

No.356
Muroto-misaki Nearshore Waters
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Criteria for selection:1,3

City:C/Town:T/
Village:V
Wetland type Biota Habitat Reason for selection
Muroto C Seaweed beds Marine algae Nearshore waters
of Muroto-misaki
Typical Ecklonia kurome beds are found. Extensive habitat facilitates harvesting. (Note): Attention must be paid as there is a high possibility that these seaweed beds are feeding grounds of green turtle Chelonia mydas.

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