Bun-ichi Sogo Publishing Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Hiroshi Saito), which publishes nature science encyclopedias and specialized books, released the 10th installment in the "Connections of Life" photo picture book series, "Ogasawara Islands, Chichijima: The Island Where Green Sea Turtles Return," on June 1 (Mon). About This Book This book is a photo picture book set in the Ogasawara Islands, a World Natural Heritage site located about 1000 kilometers south of Honshu, that follows the magnificent life journey of green sea turtles. Hatchling turtles embark on a journey into the vast ocean and, after about 40 years, return to their home beaches to lay eggs. However, it is said that only about 0.2-0.3% of them survive their long journey and manage to return. The book delves into the resilient ecology of green sea turtles and also introduces the connections with the diverse life that inhabits the rich seas of the Ogasawara Islands, including dolphins, whales, and fish. Furthermore, it draws attention to the impact of human activities on marine life, such as the reduction of sandy beaches due to coastal construction and the issue of stranded garbage. This book deepens understanding of how human life affects green sea turtles and the challenges surrounding the marine environment, serving as a catalyst for fostering environmental conservation awareness. ▼ Bun-ichi Sogo Publishing Site | Photo Picture Book 'Ogasawara Islands, Chichijima: The Island Where Green Sea Turtles Return' https://www.bun-ichi.co.jp/tabid/57/pdid/978-4-8299-9028-5/Default.aspx The Q&A section at the end of the book clearly explains the ecology of green sea turtles and the impact of human life on the sea in a question-and-answer format. Author's Afterword At the age of 28, I quit my office job and moved to Chichijima in the Ogasawara Islands to become a guide who leads people underwater through scuba diving. Since then, I have continued to take photographs while diving i