Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Japanese-Coast-Guards-in-Okinawa-27MZIFJ67KZJD.htmlConceptually similarJapanese Coast Guards in OkinawaGP0STPERVCompleted★★★★Japanese Coast Guards in OkinawaGP0STPERXCompleted★★★★Protestors in Kayaks in OkinawaGP0STPERWCompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESJCompleted★★★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESNCompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESMCompleted★★★★Protestor Mr Higashionna in OkinawaGP0STPES1Completed★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESGCompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESHCompleted★★★★★★★View AllGP0STPERZJapanese Coast Guards in OkinawaJapanese Coast Guards ensure that protestors do not enter the restricted area recently cordoned off for the construction of the US air base, essentially an expansion of Camp Schwab.Locations:Asia-Henoko-Japan-Okinawa-kenDate:2 Nov, 2015Credit:© Ian Teh / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5760px X 3840pxKeywords:Coast guards-Day-Inflatables (boats)-Kayaks-KWCI (GPI)-Men-Oceans (campaign title)-Oceans (topography)-Outdoors-Small group of people-WaterShoot:Stories of Protest in OkinawaThe ocean home of the last few Japanese dugongs is about to be landfilled to make way for two airstrips – part of the expansion of a US military base on the island of Okinawa. But a movement nearly 18 years old is standing up to say NO.The struggle is reaching a fever pitch. The majority of Okinawa's people – from students to grandparents and the local governor – have voiced their opposition to the plans. But construction work continues. There are daily scuffles outside the base as protesters attempt to prevent bulldozers and equipment from entering the bay.Here are the stories of six courageous people who are taking action to save the dugongs and protect the rich ocean life for future generations.Related Collections:Stories of Protest in Okinawa