Explore dense jungle, wildlife & sea
Coral Reef
Coral Reefs are one of the most important ecosystems in the ocean, sometimes they are referred to as "rainforest of the sea" because of the diversity of life found within them. They not only support various marine life, but also protect coastlines from storms and erosion in this storm-pron...
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Coastal Area
Coastal areas are an important habitat for wildlife such as shorebirds, egg-laying turtles and crustaceans. On most of the island's beaches, the sand originates from degraded coral reefs and is therefore whitish in colour and very fine. Sunrise and sunset over these areas provides some of ...
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Mangroves & Wetlands
The biological diversity around mangroves is as rich as that of coral reefs. Mangroves grow in salty or brackish water along rivers and provide shelters and roosting sites for many different organisms such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks and birds. As the tide gets low, estuaries transform ...
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Mountains & Falls
Iriomote island's attractions are not only limited to it's magnificent coastline and low-lying areas but continue up into the hilly terrain of Mt. Komi (elev. 496.5m). Wind blowing across these mountainous areas creates clouds, contributing to the island's annual rainfall of 2,300mm. As a ...
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Picchio aims for this coexistence and is taking actions to make humans and bears able to live together while maintaining a moderate distance.
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