The southeastern coast hosts the region's largest seashore colony of birds.
Moneron is a remote, uninhabited island located in the Strait of Tartary, approximately 56 kilometers from Sakhalin Island in Russia. Once home to a population of 2,000 under Japanese control, it became completely uninhabited by the 1970s and was designated as Russia's first marine nature park. Review of Natural Features & Wildlife moneron
Because the island is a protected nature park, access and stays are limited. Reviewers highlight the diligent work of the Moneron Park staff in conservation. The southeastern coast hosts the region's largest seashore
Thanks to the warm Tsushima Current, the turquoise waters are unusually transparent and temperate, supporting diverse marine life including ringed seals, largha seals, and large Steller sea lion rookeries. Review of Natural Features & Wildlife Because the
Traces of ancient Ainu sanctuaries and 20th-century Japanese rice terraces remain visible to hikers. Logistical Context