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What is Fujimae Tidal
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| . . Fujimae, a tidal flat area left untouched in the
middle of the industrial zone of Nagoya Port, is one of
Japan's largest stopovers for migratory birds. On the tidal
flat live large numbers of crabs, lugworms and small fish that
form the diet of the birds. The tidal flat is a vital resting
area for migratory birds to get needed nourishment after their
long flights. The city of Nagoya was planning to use Fujimae
as the site of a garbage landfill, but after many years of
conservation efforts by local citizens, the plan was
cancelled. This was the impetus for Nagoya to launch its
unprecedented garbage reduction campaign.
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The light blue area is all that remains of tidal
flats around
Nagoya. | | | |
