Good evening. It's already 21pm. I'm a little tipsy, Totti! I'm not drinking in the evening. I'm drunk from the cooking sake that was in my dinner. Although I look like I could drink a lot, I actually can't drink alcohol. But I'm in a good mood tonight, so I'd like to keep writing in this good mood!
Two types of turtles you can often encounter while diving
There are actually three species living here, but the one you don't see very often is the loggerhead turtle. Very rarely, they mate on the surface of the water during mating season, but they are so big that they are scary. So here are the remaining two species!
Hawksbill Turtle
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red ListIt is considered "Critically Endangered" (CR),It is classified as one of the most endangered species.By the way, although it is classified as endangered on the Japanese Ministry of the Environment's Red List, it is listed second from the top, so I guess it's pretty dangerous!
It's true that even in Miyakojima, the chances of encountering a turtle are significantly lower than with a green turtle, so when you do see one, you feel like, "Oh! It's been a long time!" Have you ever heard of bekko? This refers to the shell of a hawksbill turtle, and it's used as ornaments and such. Yes. There is a history of overfishing.
It seems that their population in Japan is now stable, so I hope that it will gradually return to its original size. Hawksbill turtles are a relatively unguarded species, so I always enjoy watching them with my guests! Thanks!
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IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red ListIt is classified as "endangered," one level below critically endangered, but it has been or is being used as food overseas.That seems to be the reason, but since they are only eaten in certain areas of Japan, the population on Miyakojima may be a healthy number compared to some areas overseas!
It sometimes appears in izakayas in Miyakojima. It was once an important source of protein, so perhaps it's a remnant of that. For us divers who are up close with turtles, it's a little? A lot? We feel a bit reluctant to eat it. Actually, I have eaten it before. It was on the menu, so I thought I'd learn from it! It would be a shame to let its life go to waste! I tried it with a heavy heart, but...
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So it took me 1 hour and 40 minutes to write this far. My blog writing speed is as slow as a turtle! As always, I've finally sobered up, but I'm too embarrassed to read the rest of the article, so I'll call it a day for today!
Nice holiday! Big holiday!
I want to quickly become an adult who thinks beer is delicious.
See you tomorrow!
★Cross hole ★Overhang
・Air temperature 31℃ ・Water temperature 28℃
