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Diving in Okinawa

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Euronews, March 22, 2018
Filmed in Okinawa, Japan
Camera and sound: Paul Thouvenin
Edited by Christophe Pitiot
Production coordinator: Charlotte Lanier
Directed, written and presented by Denis Loctier
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Our Japanese Adventures set sail to Okinawa, the country’s southernmost islands.

Denis Loctier, Euronews: “Okinawa is Japan’s subtropical paradise: its crystal-blue waters with pristine coral reefs are among the world’s greatest scuba diving destinations.”

The water is warm, and its transparency is unbelievable.

Already at 15 metres deep, we discover some of the stunning seascapes of the Kerama Shoto National Park — the boundless coral reefs teeming with life. Some of these species are very hard to find anywhere else.

Yoichi Miyahira, Dive guide, Dive inn Hama: “There are plenty of small islands around here, and the underwater life is extremely diverse. If you sail a bit farther away from inhabited islands, you can even spot humpback whales.”

About the author

Denis Loctier is the anchor and producer of “Ocean”, Euronews’ monthly show specialised in the blue economy and marine life. In this role, Denis travels around the world exploring the effects of climate change and human activities on ocean health, talking directly with fishers, business owners, port authorities and policy-makers. “Ocean” has taken Denis and his team to places such as Greenland, Caribbean Islands, Seychelles, Svalbard, Cabo Verde and Thailand.

A Euronews journalist since 2001, Denis has produced short TV documentaries on more than 200 international research projects and covered a variety of other topics, from economy and tourism to international politics and military conflicts.

Denis holds a PhD in Information and Communication Sciences and is certified to operate in hostile environments. He can also fly paragliders, pilot drones, navigate vessels, and dive to depths of 60 meters.

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