Overview
In the Asian region, including Japan, the decrease in marine resources has become a major issue due to population growth and economic development, and as a solution to this problem, the establishment of fish and shellfish production by aquaculture that does not rely on natural resources is required.The juvenile fish used for aquaculture does not depend on natural resources, and the eggs are taken from the parents and propagated in large numbers under artificial conditions.This is called seedling production, and each country is independently developing the technology with assistance from JICA and others, but it has not been established for many fish and shellfish.In addition to breeding methods for small animals, including feeding, it is necessary to develop technology to prevent infectious diseases that inevitably occur when mass production is carried out.Japan, which has been engaged in fish farming from early on, has taken the lead in the development of seedling production technology. Utilizing this latest technology, we will promote technological development in Southeast Asia and contribute to the development of Southeast Asia as a base for the production and supply of fish and shellfish. contribute.
Therefore, in this project, one country concentrates on one species by base institutions and cooperative institutions in five Southeast Asian countries, and the team of seedling production technology and disease control cooperates (see <system> column) to improve efficiency. We will develop seedling production technology, transfer the technology to the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD), an ASEAN research institute, and disseminate the technology to ASEAN countries through AQD technical training. We will form several bases.In this project, five important species of seafood for which the development of seedling production technology is required in Southeast Asia, saw crab (mangrove crab) (Malaysia), blue crab (Thailand), cicada shrimp (Vietnam), mussel (Indonesia) and grouper (Philippines). Select, develop seedling production technology, and transfer the results to AQD.Members of the core institutions gather together to discuss research plans, report results at the end of the fiscal year, and hold seminars alternately at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and AQD.In addition, Japanese members will visit the partner country's institution in charge and conduct joint tests with young researchers and graduate students to form a strong network based on technology and trust. After establishing the basic technology in three years, we aim to improve the productivity of aquaculture by utilizing this network base, and lead to the research and development of more advanced technology such as breeding and biological control without using chemicals.
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