Okinotori Island (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

Okinotori Island

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The waters surrounding Okinotori Island are home to a large number of Tridacna maxima, or giant clam. The isolated island is also located in a highly active typhoon region.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Kanto Regional Development Bureau, <a target="_blank"href="">http://www.ktr.mlit.go.jp/keihin/keihin_index005.html</a>

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