Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Landscape-of-Henoko-in-Okinawa-27MZIFJ67K7K7.htmlConceptually similarLandscape of Henoko in OkinawaGP0STPESBCompleted★★★★Protestor Ms Suzuki in OkinawaGP0STPESRCompleted★★★★Futenma Airfield in OkinawaGP0STPES0Completed★★★★Aerial View near Oura BayGP0STPEB0Completed★★★★Save the Dugong Action in JapanGP09KVCompleted★★★★Save the Dugong Action in JapanGP01DKLCompleted★★★★Oura Bay in OkinawaGP0STPES3Completed★★★★Oura Bay in OkinawaGP0STPES5Completed★★★★Save the Dugong Action in JapanGP0AOPCompleted★★★★View AllGP0STPES7Landscape of Henoko in OkinawaThe landscape and nature around Henoko. On the way to Dugong Hill.Locations:Asia-Henoko-Japan-Okinawa-kenDate:1 Nov, 2015Credit:© Ian Teh / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5760px X 3840pxKeywords:Aerial view-Day-High angle view-KWCI (GPI)-Landscapes-Nature-Oceans (campaign title)-Outdoors-TreesShoot: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