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.
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
The southeastern coast hosts the region's largest seashore colony of birds. Thanks to the warm Tsushima Current, the turquoise
Many travelers stay at this budget-friendly hotel before heading to the island. It is praised for its proximity to transit stations but criticized for small rooms, shared bathrooms, and inconsistent Wi-Fi. Review of Natural Features & Wildlife The southeastern