Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Protestor-Camp-in-Okinawa-27MZIFJ677EE8.htmlConceptually similarProtestor Camp in OkinawaGP0STPESSCompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESJCompleted★★★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESICompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESNCompleted★★★★Inside the Protestors Camp in OkinawaGP0STPET6Completed★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESGCompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESHCompleted★★★★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESLCompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESECompleted★★★★View AllGP0STPET4Protestor Camp in OkinawaMake-shift tent for protestors opposite Camp Schwab.Locations:Asia-Henoko-Japan-Okinawa-kenDate:28 Oct, 2015Credit:© Ian Teh / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5760px X 3840pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Activists-Day-KWCI (GPI)-Local population-Oceans (campaign title)-One person-Outdoors-Signs-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