500 Important Wetlands in Japan
Aomori

No.62
Nearshore Waters of Oma-zaki in Shimokita-hanto
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Criteria for selection:1,3

City:C/Town:T/
Village:V
Wetland type Biota Habitat Reason for selection
Oma T,
Sai V
Seaweed beds Marine algae Nearshore waters of Oma-zaki in Shimokita-hanto Eight species of Laminariales occur here, including Laminaria japonica, L. religiosa, Kjellmaniella crassifolia, Undaria pinnatifida and U. peterseniana. Various seaweeds, both warm and cold current types, are found in abundance. These areas are rich in biodiversity.

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