Tassled Scorpionfish

Scuba Diving - Bolo North, Bolo Point, Kadena North, and Toiletbowl

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August 9th 2008
Scuba Diving - Bolo North, Bolo Point, Kadena North, and Toiletbowl 4 dives in one day. A new record for me. 3 were during the day (Bolo North, Bolo Point, and Kadena North) and the last was a night dive (Toiletbowl). The coolest fish I saw today was a tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala). And it wasn't cool because it had some amazing colors on it or an interesting patt ... read more

Asia » Japan » Okinawa » Camp Kinser

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more