We are currently conducting
research on the ecology of early life history, which is a major factor in the
resource fluctuations of fish and shellfish inhabiting the waters around
Tsugaru Strait. We are obtaining the information necessary for predicting
resource fluctuations.
Sustainable use of
marine biological resources requires 1) elucidating the factors that
determine the added amounts and conduct fishing that is adapted to the natural
fluctuation of resources. This will also require 2) innovative ways to
use resources carefully (high added-value), which implies that a large
catch will not always be guaranteed and that the resources can still be managed
even when the catch is small. Furthermore, there is a need to 3) encourage leaders
who can
promote and conduct research on the conservation of marine biological resources.
In our laboratory, we
plan to not only promote research but also conduct training activities for enthusiastic
leaders.
