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Uwakai Special Marine Resources

宇和海特殊海中資源群 · Uwakaitokushukaichuushigengun

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Designated by
Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type
Habitat / breeding site
Designated on
April 2, 1965
Location
愛媛県宇和島市・南宇和郡愛南町
Prefectures
Ehime
Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Cnidarians (corals, anemones and relatives)

Cnidarians are aquatic animals with stinging cells, including corals, sea anemones and jellyfish. Cnidarians and other designated biological groups in selected coastal areas of Uwajima and Ainan are protected under the prefectural Natural Monument designation for the Uwa Sea's special marine resources. The designation does not cover all marine resources throughout the Uwa Sea; some commercially harvested organisms are excluded.

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About the Echinoderms

Echinoderms include starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and sea lilies. Echinoderms and other designated biological groups in selected coastal areas of Uwajima and Ainan are protected under the prefectural Natural Monument designation for the Uwa Sea's special marine resources. The designation does not cover all marine resources throughout the Uwa Sea; some commercially harvested organisms are excluded.

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About the Shellfish and other Mollusks

These marine mollusks include snails and bivalves. Mollusks and other designated biological groups in selected coastal areas of Uwajima and Ainan are protected under the prefectural Natural Monument designation for the Uwa Sea's special marine resources. Some commercially harvested mollusks, including abalones and oysters, are excluded; the designation does not cover every mollusk in the Uwa Sea.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Uwakai Special Marine Resources is a Prefectural Natural Monument, designated as: Habitat / breeding site. Designated on April 2, 1965.

The designated site is in 愛媛県宇和島市・南宇和郡愛南町.

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