Marine World Umino-nakamichi photographed in July 6, 1998
Nowadays, the general public are taking a growing interest
in the conservation of the earth or natural environment. Whale or dolphin
watching has become popular in various places. Indeed whale watches' interest
has deepened from mere sporting to lectures by whale specialists. It is
a great pleasure for me to open the meeting of the 10th anniversary of
the Sea of Japan Cetology Research Group. I sincerely believe that your
reports in the meeting might be important for cetology. I hope that you
contribute to promoting education and interest in cetaceans among the general
public.