An additional event, “Seashells found in tidal flats and sea grass fields in Yaeyama”, is held!

The series of exhibition events started from Iriomote Island at the time of release of “Guidelines for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in Okinawa [Yaeyama Islands Edition, Preliminary]”. Next event is scheduled at Ishigaki City library from January 30th. Due to its popularity, an additional event is also hosted at the International Coral Reef Research and Monitoring Center from January 12th! (guides are available only in Japanese)

International Coral Reef Research and Monitoring Center

Exhibits will be modified for every event location. You will enjoy the display even if this is your first visit or if you have been to the event before. Please enjoy learning biodiversity of Okinawa from displayed seashells and “Guidelines for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in Okinawa [Yaeyama Islands Edition, Preliminary]”. The guidelines were established using a large volume of data.

Thumbnails of event summary for the seashell exhibition
※Click the flyer icon above to see exhibit summary

Details regarding the additional event, “Seashells found in tidal flats and sea grass fields in Yaeyama”
Location: The International Coral Reef Research and Monitoring Center, Ministry of the Environment, Japan (2-27 Yashima-cho, Ishigaki, Okinawa)
Event is hosted: Tuesday January 12th, 2021 to Friday January 25th, 2021 ※The center is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Time: 8:30-17:15
Free admission
The event may be cancelled if a state of emergency is declared in Okinawa and Yaeyama Islands as measures against CORONA Virus pandemic.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the event.