Being separated for more than 300 km from Ryukyu Islands, the nearest landmass, an unique and isolated ecosystem holding endemic species was established on Daitō Islands which doesn't include habu vipers naturally unlike many of Ryukyu Islands [REF].
Migratory and oceanic species that breed on the islands include such as Laysan albatross,[REF] Black-winged stilt,[REF] tuna, skipjack tuna, Japanese Spanish mackerel, marlin, manta rays, Japanese spiny lobster, sea turtles, dolphins and Humpback whales [REF].