【 table of contents 】

01 Supporting aquatic ecosystems through education
02 Supporting aquatic ecosystems through practical actions
03 Water-conscious waste treatment
04 Maintenance of local ecosystem (nearby water community)

01Supporting aquatic ecosystems through education

1. Freshwater ecosystem (community outreach activities)

2022
Online seminar of the Institute of Aquatic Reproductive Technology “Canal Learning” @ Minato Ward Konan Junior High School (Minato Ward, Tokyo) “Starting with the Konan-Takahama Canal, disposable hand warmers will save the world’s oceans” @ Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology “Connecting with the World through Ocean-Town Community School” Taiwan International Ocean Forum 2022@Online “Aquatic education and relationship value: What should we do to increase relationship value?” Mana Marche @ Online “Learn about the roles and connections of forests, rivers, and the ocean!” Iwate Environmental School 2022 “Let’s start with the Konan-Takahama Canal: Disposable hand warmers will save the world’s oceans” Konankai Town Community School @ Minato Ward Konan Elementary School “Connection and relationship value between forests, rivers, and the sea” Yokohama Marine Citizens University @ Zou-no-hana Terrace “Marine Literacy and STEAM Education” (Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture) “Does “CANAL STUDY” in Central Tokyo Bay Area Enhance Ocean Literacy?” 4th Asia Marine Educators Association (AMEA) conference @ Seoul, South Korea
2021
Online seminar of the Institute of Aquatic Reproductive Technology “Canal Learning” @ Minato Ward Konan Junior High School (Minato Ward, Tokyo) Sustainable Chichibu char conservation project online seminar (Release) Sweetfish whole genome analysis and discovery of sex-determining genes Yume Navi “Research on the ecology of phytoplankton” (Mr. Katano) High School Student Chikyu Workshop 2022 - How do we live in nature, which brings blessings and disasters? ~
2020
Online seminar of the Institute of Aquatic Reproductive Technology “Canal Learning” @ Minato Ward Konan Junior High School (Minato Ward, Tokyo) (Release) Succeeded in elucidating the mechanism that triggers flatfish to move into freshwater High School Student Chikyu Workshop 2021 - How do we live in nature, which brings blessings and disasters? ~

2. Sustainable fishing (community outreach activities)

2022
(Release) Succeeded in developing technology to induce differentiation into eggs and sperm by transplanting germline stem cells isolated from dead fish Tennozu Canal Festival 2022 Children's University "Living with the Sea" Series Fisheries Seminar Season 8 "Global Warming and the Sea" Project to strengthen industry-government-academia collaboration for sustainable development in the Mekong Delta region under climate change (Professor Haga) A story about getting to know the largest animal on earth, whales, and encountering the job of a lifetime! Marine Science Museum (reopened to public) Summer Vacation Study Session - Tokyo Bay Nature and People - Whales and Dolphins in Tokyo Yume Navi “Protect fish on the brink of extinction with biotechnology!” (Mr. Yoshizaki) Yumenavi “Searching for sex-determining genes in farmed fish using genome analysis” (Professor Sakamoto) Yume Navi “Vaccinate any fish! ~Application of fish’s unique immune system~” (Dr. Kato) Yume Navi “Let’s prevent fish diseases using vaccines!” (Dr. Kondo) Yume Navi “Creating sustainable aquaculture feed using the abilities of living things” (Mr. Kabetani) Yume Navi “Image analysis using AI and complex aquaculture aiming at smart fisheries” (Mr. Yoshida) Yume Navi “Between the production and consumption of marine products” (Mr. Nakahara) Yume Navi “Thinking about fisheries from the relationship between people, fish, and water” (Mr. Kudo) Yume Navi “Thinking about fishermen’s behavior and management systems using economic experiments” (Mr. Wakamatsu) Public symposium: “Current status of marine plastic waste pollution investigated by the University of Marine Science and Technology” Schoo Marine plastic litter: The forefront of understanding the actual situation in the seas surrounding Japan
2021
Symposium: “The training ship Aotaka Maru’s role in education and research” Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology/Korea Marine Fisheries Development Institute joint seminar (Release) World's first successful artificial breeding of Ishigaki puffer fish (Release) Study of efficient extermination method using sea urchin density map using small ASV Aquaculture Industry and Marine Literacy Education Promotion Project Fish-eating education about longline fishing in Kesennuma at Oshiage Elementary School in Sumida Ward Holding study sessions to prevent water accidents, etc. Public lecture “The future of ocean space utilization” *Working in ocean space with ocean service robots Marine entrepreneurship training seminar Yume Navi “Eat fish and protect the ocean – Toward achieving the SDGs” (Mr. Osako) Yume Navi “Detecting oxidative stress with biosensors and growing healthy fish” (Dr. Wu) Edomae ESD “2021 Tokyo Bay Museum Conference 1st/2nd Report” Edomae ESD “2021 Tokyo Bayside Museum Conference 3rd/4th Report Action Research and Problem Analysis Proposal” Edomae ESD “2021 Tokyo Bayside Museum Conference 5th/6th Report Introduction and Practice of Problem Structure Analysis” Edomae ESD Council Activity Report 2021 Edomae ESD “Tokyo Bay Online Seminar Part 1 Workshop “Let’s learn about the current state of Tokyo Bay””
2020
"Living with the Sea" Series Fisheries Seminar Season 7 "Fisheries industry using underwater robots and its future" Tennozu Canal Festival 2020 Children's University Lecture at a whale watching guide seminar on Hachijojima Providing marine observation data to the Japan Coast Guard Environmental learning materials related to marine microplastics “For a bright future for children” Public symposium “Development of a new method for supplying fertilized eggs for bluefin tuna, etc. through germinal stem cell manipulation” (Release) Successful development of new cellulose substrate (Release) Proof of increase in male sex change fish due to high water temperature in Tokyo Bay (Release) Succeeded in developing technology to grow cells that will become both eggs and sperm in vitro. Yume Navi “What is stress for fish? Exploring the feelings of fish using biosensors” (Dr. Endo)

3. Overfishing (Community Outreach Activities)

2022
"Living with the Sea" Series Fisheries Seminar Season 8: "What's happening to Japan's fishing industry?" Yume Navi “What is ocean literacy?” (Mr. Sasaki) Yume Navi “Catching fish while protecting sea turtles ~Towards SDGs~” (Mr. Shioya) Yume Navi “Data science to create sustainable use of marine resources” (Professor Kitakado) Yume Navi “Thinking about fisheries from the relationship between people, fish, and water” (Mr. Kudo) Yume Navi “Thinking about fishermen’s behavior and management systems using economic experiments” (Mr. Wakamatsu)
2021
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology entrance special exhibition “Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and SDGs” *Display of sea turtle escape device Ishihimi Conservation Project "Living with the Sea" Continuous Fisheries Seminar Season 7 "Smart Fisheries Information" "Living with the Ocean" Series Fisheries Seminar Season 8: "What's happening in the world's oceans?" Yume Navi “Aiming for sustainable use of marine life” (Mr. Suzuki)
2020
"Living with the Sea" Continuous Fisheries Seminar Season 7 "Possibilities and Challenges of Smart Fisheries" "Living with the Sea" Series Fisheries Seminar 7th Season "IUU (Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated) Fishing Issues and Future Fisheries and Resource Management" Program organization including recommendation of keynote speakers and acceptance/rejection of presentations at the World Fisheries Congress 2020 (Professor Haga) Yume Navi “What’s going on? The ocean garbage problem!” (Mr. Uchida)

02Supporting aquatic ecosystems through practical actions

1. Marine resource conservation and sustainable use (event)

2022
Asian Productivity Organization APO e-Course Sustainable Fisheries Marine Day Event 2022 "Living with the Sea" Series Fisheries Seminar 2022 "Global Warming and the Sea - What is happening in Japan and the world's oceans?" Public symposium: “Current status of marine plastic waste pollution investigated by the University of Marine Science and Technology” Tennozu Canal Festival 2022 Children's University Summer Vacation Study Session - Tokyo Bay Nature and People - Whales and Dolphins in Tokyo Schoo Marine plastic litter: The forefront of understanding the actual situation in the seas surrounding Japan “Starting with the Konan-Takahama Canal, disposable hand warmers will save the world’s oceans” @ Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology “Let’s start with the Konan-Takahama Canal: Disposable hand warmers will save the world’s oceans” Konankai Town Community School @ Minato Ward Konan Elementary School “Does “CANAL STUDY” in Central Tokyo Bay Area Enhance Ocean Literacy?” 4th Asia Marine Educators Association (AMEA) conference @ Seoul, South Korea
2021
"Living with the Sea" Series Fisheries Seminar 2020 XNUMXth "Living with the Sea" Continuous Fisheries Seminar 2021 "Smart Fisheries Information - Initiatives of the Fisheries Information Service Center" Yokosuka City Citizen University Marine environment and our lives (Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ocean research) Sustainable Chichibu char conservation project online seminar Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology entrance special exhibition “Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and SDGs” XNUMX Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Public Lecture “The Future of Marine Space Utilization” “Canal Learning” Minato Ward Konan Junior High School
2020
Asian Productivity Organization APO e-Course Sustainable Fisheries "Living with the Sea" Continuous Fisheries Seminar 2020 "Possibilities and Challenges of the Smart Fisheries Industry - Focusing on E-commerce" "Living with the Sea" Continuous Fisheries Seminar 2020 "Fisheries industry using underwater robots and its future: Toward a sustainable local industry and a prosperous sea" "Living with the Sea" Series Fisheries Seminar 2020 "IUU (Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated) Fishing Issues and Future Fisheries and Resource Management - Based on Fisheries Policy Reforms" Tennozu Canal Festival 2020 Children's University “Canal Learning” Minato Ward Konan Junior High School

2. Food derived from aquatic ecosystems (policy)

2021
Environmental report 2021
2020
Environmental report 2020

3. Maintaining ecosystems and biodiversity (direct action)

2022
Support for the reproduction of the endangered species Kunimasu Development of a marine robot for collecting sea urchins as a countermeasure against rocky shores "Let's learn about the roles and connections between forests, rivers, and the ocean! “Iwate Environmental School 2022 “Connection and relationship value between forests, rivers, and the sea” Yokohama Marine Citizens University @ Zou-no-hana Terrace
2021
Support for the reproduction of the endangered species Kunimasu Development of a marine robot for collecting sea urchins as a countermeasure against rocky shores
2020
Development of a marine robot for collecting sea urchins as a countermeasure against rocky shores

4. Preventing damage to aquatic ecosystems (direct action)

2022
Development of sea turtle escape device for fixed nets Development of catch control technology that simultaneously restores bluefin tuna resources and improves the productivity of set net fishing Understanding 3D geological structure in shallow waters using sonic exploration technology Development of three-dimensional sound wave exploration using underwater speakers
2021
Development of sea turtle escape device for fixed nets Development of catch control technology that simultaneously restores bluefin tuna resources and improves the productivity of set net fishing Understanding 3D geological structure in shallow waters using sonic exploration technology Development of three-dimensional sound wave exploration using underwater speakers
2020
Development of sea turtle escape device for fixed nets Development of catch control technology that simultaneously restores bluefin tuna resources and improves the productivity of set net fishing

03Water-conscious waste treatment

1. Water quality standards and guidelines for wastewater

2020
“Environmental Report 2021” Drainage Guidelines

2. Action plan to reduce plastic waste

2020
plastic smart action Efforts to reduce plastic waste at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology

3. Reducing marine pollution (policy)

2020
plastic smart action Formation of a core center for research to elucidate the dynamics of marine microplastics Environmental learning materials related to marine microplastics “For a bright future for children”

04Maintaining the local ecosystem (neighboring water community)

1. Minimization of biological changes in aquatic ecosystems (planning)

2020
“Environmental Report 2021” Drainage Guidelines

2. Monitoring the health of aquatic ecosystems

2020
Paper on fixed-point observation of nutrients in Tokyo Bay

3. Program for Good Aquatic Resource Management Practices

2020
Development of technology for selecting and releasing small bluefin tuna caught in fixed nets

4. Collaboration for a shared aquatic ecosystem

2020
Activities at Sanriku Satellite (comprehensive collaboration with Kesennuma City, participation in Kesennuma City Marine Plastic Countermeasures Promotion Council (2019/8~)) Tateyama Station: Promise to collect from the rocks, conclusion of contract with fishing cooperative

5. Watershed management strategy

2020
Collaboration agreement with six universities conducting research on biodiversity in Chiba Prefecture (Tokyo Bay) Empirical research on efficient extermination and effective use of abnormally occurring sea urchins (Miyagi Prefecture) Tateyama Station: Promise to collect from the rocks, conclusion of contract with fishing cooperative