Pity the Dugongs: U.S. DOD Says Court Has No Jurisdiction (POLITICS)
The dugong is a sacred animal on Okinawa, associated with the ancient origins of the Okinawan people and with their continuing welfare.  As a result, the dugong is officially listed as a "Natural Monument" under Japan's "Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties" (LPCP). What will become of the dugongs' case in Okinawa?