
The Japanese eel has been assessed as an endangered species by IUCN. The reason can be found from deterioration of the river environment, and also the overfishing of juveniles. It is expected that this crisis can be improved by the success of artificial seedling production. We would like to contribute to the SDGs by maintaining the biodiversity of the ocean and rivers.
The United Nations has designated the decade starting in 2021 as the "Decade of Ocean Science," with the aim of contributing to SDGs. Ocean science, as defined by the UN, includes the field of fisheries.