Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Oura-Bay-in-Okinawa-27MZIFJ67KEF8.htmlConceptually similarOura Bay in OkinawaGP0STPES3Completed★★★★Protest at Camp Schwab against US Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPEUNCompleted★★★★Protestor Mr Nishihira in OkinawaGP0STPES6Completed★★★★Protestor Mr Nishihira in OkinawaGP0STPES8Completed★★★★Protestor Mr Nishihira in OkinawaGP0STPESCCompleted★★★★Protestors outside Camp Schwab in OkinawaGP0STPET3Completed★★★★Aerial View of Oura BayGP0STPEB2Completed★★★★Underwater Documentation at Henoko BayGP0STPEASCompleted★★★★★★Underwater Documentation at Henoko BayGP0STPEAUCompleted★★★★View AllGP0STPES5Oura Bay in OkinawaOura Bay, where the endangered species of Dugong feed and where there is a rich marine life that is currently under threat due to the planned expansion of Camp Schwab.Locations:Asia-Henoko-Japan-Okinawa-kenDate:1 Nov, 2015Credit:© Ian Teh / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5760px X 3840pxKeywords:Coastal features-Day-High angle view-KWCI (GPI)-Oceans (campaign title)-Oceans (topography)-Outdoors-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
