500 Important Wetlands in Japan
Hokkaido

No.59
Shiokubi-misaki Nearshore Waters
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Criteria for selection:1,3
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City:C/Town:T/
Village:V
Wetland type Biota Habitat Reason for selection
Esan T,
Toi T
Seaweed beds Marine algae Nearshore waters of Shiokubi-misaki Nearshore waters from Oma in Esan-cho to Koyasu in Toi-cho. There occur six species of Laminariales. Distribution limits of both warm- and cold-current marine algae, which change depending on the condition of both currents, are recognized in these areas. It is known that Laminaria japonica found here vary from that of other areas morphologically and ecologically.

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