Activity Reports
What began as the protection of these nests during our initial summer swiftly transformed into an island-wide movement and robust team of dedicated volunteers.
This evolution gave rise to the diverse range of programs that characterize Churamura today.
Ghost Net Busting
Some experts say that over 600,000 tons of plastic fishing nets are being discarded into the ocean every year, and every 2 minutes an unintended animal dies in them, creating an invisible environmental disaster. We are monitoring the situation around Okinawan waters and committed to removing them when discovered.
Read about our activities for 2025 here: ˚2025 Ghost Net Activity Report
Beach Cleaning
Our monthly beach cleanups are a permanent fixture around the central coast of Okinawa for the last 6 years, attracting community groups, schools, tourists and industry to participate. In 2025 alone, we collected over 3.5 tones of beach trash thanks to the dedication of our cleanup team and support from volunteers.
Read about our activities for 2025 here: ˚2025 Beach Clean Report
Education
Throughout the year, we are asked to speak at schools, community groups, businesses and public events, in the hope that we can spread awareness of the vulnerability of the coastal ecosystem and the threats that they face.
Read about our activities for 2025 here: ˚2025 Education Report
Sea Turtle Conservation
Throughout the year, our passionate and deicated Rangers and volunteers are on-call to respond to any emergency, whether it be a rescue, sudden hatching, stranding investigation, nest protection or patrolling the coastline.
Read about our activities for 2025 here: ˚2025 Turtle Conservation Impact Report
Support Our Work Today
Help us to create the first marine sanctuary dedicated to the protection of the fragile coastal ecosystem and conservation education facility in Japan.