Sea Turtle Nesting Declines on Southwestern Japan Island

Kagoshima, Jan. 30 (Jiji Press)--Sea turtle nesting has declined on Amami-Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, likely due in part to a drop in their population. The reptiles are a year-round treat for snorkelers and other visitors to the southwestern Japan island. The private group Amami Marine Life Research Association, along with the Environment Ministry, the island's five municipalitie...

Sea Turtle Nesting Declines on Southwestern Japan Island
Kagoshima, Jan. 30 (Jiji Press)--Sea turtle nesting has declined on Amami-Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, likely due in part to a drop in their population. The reptiles are a year-round treat for snorkelers and other visitors to the southwestern Japan island. The private group Amami Marine Life Research Association, along with the Environment Ministry, the island's five municipalitie...