Jellyfish of new species, found off Okinawa, likely use lures to catch fish

A new species of jellyfish that uses its long tentacles as “fishing lures” has been discovered off Kumejima island in Okinawa ...
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Okinawa Pref. fishing operator 'had to stab' 30-plus endangered sea turtles

This photo provided by the Kumejima sea turtle museum shows some of the green sea turtles found in a very weak condition. A fishing operator in Okinawa Prefecture reportedly said they "had to stab" ...
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Sea turtles found stabbed on beach in Okinawa; link to fishers cited

More than 30 sea turtles were found with stab wounds to their necks and flippers and unable to move, apparently injured while fishermen removed them from fishing nets. The turtles were discovered on ...
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Okinawa updates ferry schedules and adds faster Kumejima link

Okinawa has unveiled its 2026 ferry timetable covering all 16 passenger routes, alongside the May 1 debut of the KOJ Jetfoil connecting Naha and Kumejima in 82 minutes. The guide compiles timetables ...