On June 4, 6, a delegation of three members from the Republic of Kiribati, including Ms. Avelika Tevao (Chairman of the Investigation Committee) and Ms. Lyar Tinian (Vice-Chairman), visited our university.The purpose of the study team was to develop human resources in the maritime field in the Republic of Kiribati and to collect information for the establishment of a higher educational institution that would be responsible for this. A meeting was held and a lively exchange of information took place.

　After the discussion, we moved to the reference room, where Vice President for Research and Information Technology Akio Okayasu and Associate Professor Daisuke Shiode of the Division of Marine Bioresources explained the contents of our university's education and research.Vice President Okayasu explained about education and research in the Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment, and Associate Professor Shiode explained about measures to reduce bycatch of sea turtles.
　Afterwards, the delegation visited the Marine Science Museum, which displays specimens and materials related to marine science and technology held by the university.

　The Republic of Kiribati is an island nation consisting of 33 atolls and islands, and shares the same challenges as Japan: fisheries resources, the marine environment, and the development of human resources involved in the ocean.As the only marine university in Japan, our university will continue to contribute to the resolution of common issues in the field of marine science and the sustainable development and utilization of the ocean through exchanges with island nations such as the Republic of Kiribati.

Group photo

Meeting

Presentation by Vice President for Research and Information Technology Okayasu

Marine Science Museum visit