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Marimo Population in Hokkaido's Lake Akan Dramatically Declined in Past 120 Years; 10-100 Times More Abundant Before

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

15:51 JST, April 20, 2025

SAPPORO — There were 10-100 times more marimo moss balls in Hokkaido’s Lake Akan 120 years ago, a research team has found.

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