The Sea of Japan Coast is rare and beautiful. Its geography is very diverse -- including sand dunes, picturesque fishing villages, and spectacular views of the mystical Mount Daisen.
Located on the northwest side of Japan, this unique coastline has become increasingly polluted. Large amounts of solid waste are drifting to shore and polluting the Sea of Japan, coming from domestic island areas as well as foreign countries.
Trash or science?
A group of researchers at Tottori University have come up with an innovative way to eliminate waste and promote its recovery and proper disposal.
They have designed an Argos beacon that looks like trash -- a small, plastic bottle that distinguishes itself from ordinary trash by the presence of an Argos transmitter. This sophisticated instrument will give researchers some insight into the comportment of solid waste in the Sea of Japan.
The results of this study will hopefully lead to a better understanding of where trash is coming from and where it ends up -- in order to find adapted solutions for promoting its recovery and appropriate disposal.
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