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Sea Cow 1, Navy 0

A federal judge found that a planned U.S. military installation in Okinawa threatens the habitat of the endangered dugong — a “sea cow” similar to Florida’s manatee — throwing the project’s future into jeopardy. More: Okinawans comment on sovereignty.

Photo: Frank Gloystein