Asō Bay
Natural inlet in Tsushima Island, Japan
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Asō Bay (浅茅湾, Asō-wan) is a large, complex inlet that nearly cleaves the Japanese island of Tsushima in two. The bay is notable for its ria coastline, with many peninsulas and numerous small islands located close to the shore.[1] It is part of the Iki-Tsushima Quasi-National Park.[2] Pearls are cultured, and Japanese amberjack are farmed in its waters.[3]
| Asō Bay | |
|---|---|
| 浅茅湾 (Japanese) | |
Asō Bay, Tsushima | |
  Asō Bay | |
| Coordinates | 34°20′24″N 129°15′3″E |
| Basin countries | Japan |
| Max. width | 4.18 km (2.60 mi) (at mouth) |
| Surface area | 58 km2 (22 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Settlements | Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture |
The measured COD of the bay's water was between 1 and 2,5 mg/L.[4]
Manzeki Channel
The Manzeki Channel (万関瀬戸) connects Asō Bay with Miura Bay (三浦湾), which opens onto the Tsushima Straits. The channel was cut by the Imperial Japanese Navy between 1895 and 1904. It was originally twenty-five metres wide and three meters deep, but was later widened to accommodate larger vessels.[5]
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Top of Mount Shiroyama and Asō Bay, Tsushima
Manzeki Channel (万関瀬戸, Manzeki seto)
