Coral reefs of Sekisei Lagoon, Ishigaki Island Coloring Pages

Japan's Biggest Coral Paradise! What Is Coral reefs of Sekisei Lagoon, Ishigaki Island?

Coral reefs of Sekisei Lagoon, Ishigaki Island is the biggest coral reef area in Japan! It stretches between Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island in Okinawa.

The Name's Secret: The Sea Between Ishigaki and Iriomote

The name "Sekisei Lagoon" sounds a little tricky. But it hides a cool secret that tells you right away where it is!

Japan's Coral Cradle! The Kuroshio Current Brings Life

Coral reefs of Sekisei Lagoon, Ishigaki Island acts like a very important "coral cradle." It sends new coral life out to seas all across Japan.

Over 360 Kinds! World-Class Coral Variety

Almost all the kinds of coral you can find in Japan are packed right into Coral reefs of Sekisei Lagoon, Ishigaki Island!

Like Big Mushrooms or Paint Trays!? Giant Table Corals

On the right side of the coloring page, you can see flat corals stacked in layers. Those are table corals (a type of acropora)!

Like Brains or Tree Branches!? Wonderfully Shaped Corals

Corals come in many fun, weird shapes that are way beyond what you might guess!

Anemone Home! The Super Popular Ocellaris Clownfish

At the bottom left of the coloring page, an ocellaris clownfish is peeking out of a sea anemone. Everyone loves this fish!

Patrolling the Coral City with Grace! A Sea Turtle Friend

In the middle of the picture, a green sea turtle swims happily with its big front flippers spread wide. It is like a guardian of the sea!

Like a Tornado! Tens of Thousands of Tiny Fish

At the top right, under the water's surface, a huge school of small fish like blue-green chromis gathers like a big tornado!

Sunlight Pouring Down! A Sparkling Seabed World

The straight lines coming down from the water's surface are rays of light. The bright tropical sun makes this curtain of light!

How to choose colors: The emerald blue and sunlight of Coral reefs of Sekisei Lagoon, Ishigaki Island

Here are color-mixing tips to make the rich sea of Coral reefs of Sekisei Lagoon, Ishigaki Island look beautiful and realistic from the top of the water down to the seabed.

The inside of the straight light rays coming down from the top is a special spot to show shining light!

Overlapping table corals and mysterious 3D corals

Here are tips to color the big, layered table corals on the right and the brain coral on the left to make them look cool and 3D.

Even corals with tricky patterns will look like a real guide with just a little trick!

Stars of the coral! How to color clownfish and sea anemones

Here is how to finish the cute clownfish peeking out at the bottom left, and the swaying sea anemone that is its home.

Try coloring the sea anemone arms around it to make the clownfish stand out!

Gracefully swimming sea turtles and colorful tropical fish

Here are tips to make the sea turtle in the middle, the butterflyfish on the right, and the big school of small fish at the top right look full of life.

Let's bring these fish to life with your colors!

The Name Comes From "Ishigaki Island" and "Iriomote Island"!

The unique Japanese name for the Coral reefs of Sekisei Lagoon, Ishigaki Island comes from combining the "Seki" from Ishigaki Island and the "Sei" from Iriomote Island. It refers to a giant coral reef area in the shallow, calm sea set between these two big islands.

Japan's Largest "Sea of Coral"!

The Coral reefs of Sekisei Lagoon, Ishigaki Island stretch about 20 kilometers east to west and about 15 kilometers north to south. It is Japan's largest coral reef area. The whole sea is part of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park. People carefully protect it as a very precious and important natural place in the world.

A "Super Giant City" With About 400 Kinds of Coral!

About 80 percent of all coral types in Japan—around 400 kinds—live right here in the Coral reefs of Sekisei Lagoon, Ishigaki Island! You can see branching coral that looks like deer antlers and big table coral growing close together. It looks just like a colorful, busy big city built by the corals!

A "Sea Cradle" That Nurtures Life

The waves are calm here, so it is easy to hide from dangerous enemies. The Coral reefs of Sekisei Lagoon, Ishigaki Island is a place where countless baby sea creatures grow up, like colorful tropical fish, sea turtles, shellfish, and crabs! Once the fish grow big, they ride the ocean currents to travel all over Japan. That is why people give it the wonderful nickname "The Cradle of Life."