Japanese Tsunami Boat (IMAGE) Smithsonian Caption A vessel carried by the Japanese tsunami washed ashore in Oregon, coated in gooseneck barnacles that colonized the boat as it floated across the North Pacific. Several Japanese species also survived the voyage, in the crevices inside and underneath the boat. Credit John Chapman Usage Restrictions Image may be used for non-commercial media purposes as long as appropriate attribution is included. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.