Commercial Fishing & Seafood Industry Contacts - Japan

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Government Contacts & Information Resources for
Commercial Fishing, Seafood, Aquaculture, Marine & Oceans in Japan

General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean - Consisting of 22 Member countries along with the European Community, the GFCM’s objectives are to promote the development, conservation, rational management and best utilization of living marine resources, as well as the sustainable development of aquaculture in the Mediterranean, Black Sea and connecting waters. Membership is open to both Mediterranean coastal states and regional economic organizations as well as to United Nations member states whose vessels engage in fishing in Mediterranean waters.

 

Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission - Commission for the Conservation and Management  of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the  Western and Central Pacific Ocean

 

Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for Japan - aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture, aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.

 

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries, as an important sector of Japan's economic structure, contribute outstandingly to the development of national economy and stabilization of national life through their role of providing stable supply of foods indispensable to our daily life.

 

Japan International Food & Aquaculture Society (JIFAS) - Japan International Food & Aquaculture Society.

 

Japan Fisheries Association - Established in 1882, the Japan Fisheries Association is the umbrella organization for the entire fishing industry of Japan. We have more than 400 members including associations, private companies and individuals who contribute to our operations. Our purpose is to promote the fishing industry and contribute to the economic well-being and cultural heritage of our country.

 

Tohoku National Fisheries Research Institute - Tohoku National Fisheries Research Institute conducts research on fisheries in the northern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Tohoku district.The area is called the Mixed Water Region where warm current Kuroshio and cold current Oyashio mix and form complex marine structures and subsequently the area has a high fishery productivity. We research the marine characteristics of the Mixed Water Region and mechanisms of resource fluctuations to provide the latest information about fishery resource management and promotion of fishery and aquaculture production.

 

National Research Institute of Aquaculture - The demand for fishery products has globally and rapidly increased with the situation of the economic development in Asian countries and health-oriented trend in Western countries, while the total volume of fishery production in Japan has decreased. It is crucial not only to manage fishery resources for avoiding their depletion but also to promote positively stock enhancement in order to support and advance the domestic fisheries industry and improve the self-sufficiency rate. In addition, it is also important to develop aquaculture industry that is able to provide efficiently safe and quality fishery foods for domestic and world consumers. 　Thus, the National Research Institute of Aquaculture (NRIA) aims at technically contributing to “security for stable supply of fishery products” and “development of wholesome fisheries industry”. In addition to basic studies focusing on technology development for aquaculture, NRIA promotes studies on resource management and conservation of ecosystems in Kuroshio Current coastal zone and inland waters for further advancement of aquaculture as well as coastal and inland fisheries.

 

National Research Institute of Fisheries Engineering Fisheries Agency - Since the establishment of National Research Institute of Fisheries Engineering (NRIFE) in March 1979, we have been focusing on advanced research for the development of fishing industry aiming on sustainable supply of seafood to the national market. NRIFE offers engineering solutions for the wide range of problems in fisheries. We are going to keep this fundamental standpoint and pursue our goal as a member of Fisheries Research Agency (FRA) more effectively.

 

Inter American Tropical Tuna Commission: The IATTC, established by international convention in 1950, is responsible for the conservation and management of fisheries for tunas and other species taken by tuna-fishing vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

 

 

AQUASTAT is FAO's global information system on water and agriculture developed by the Land and Water Division. It collects, analyses and disseminates data and information by country and by region. Its aim is to provide users interested in global, regional and national analyses with comprehensive information related to water resources and agricultural water management across the world, with emphasis on countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Information for Japan

 

 

Ocean Health Index Japan - The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the ongoing assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems. The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and partnerships between organizations including the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium. Information for Japan