Lake Akkeshi

is a brackish lake near Akkeshi in Hokkaidō, Japan. The wetlands of Lake Akkeshi and have been designated a Ramsar site.

Wetlands

Lake Akkeshi, deep at its deepest point, is fed by the and adjoins Akkeshi Bay. It is surrounded by salt marsh, fens, and bogs.

Birds Since a part of this lake does not freeze, whooper swans and ducks winter there. The white-tailed eagle and Steller's sea eagle also visit. There is a 381ha Japanese crane sanctuary.

Sustainable use Fishing and the aquaculture of oysters and clams occur in the lake.

See also Ramsar sites in Japan

References

External links Akkeshi-ko and Bekambeushi-shitsugen Ramsar Site