Divers still removing tsunami debris in worst-hit prefectures

OFUNATO, Iwate Prefecture--A rusty desk recovered from the seabed here speaks volumes of the cleanup task confronting volunteer divers as the fifth anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami disaster approaches.

"We intend to continue the work until we start seeing swarms of fish swimming amid seaweed that spreads like a forest,” said diving instructor Hiroshi Sato, 41.