The Fishery Activities Cooperation

We conduct cooperation activities in accordance with the following four development strategies:

1.     Effective utilization of fishery resources

It is necessary to create a fisheries infrastructure and improve fishing gear and methods so as to avoid catching fry (which would become a resource only later) with the aim of effectively utilizing fishery resources on a sustainable scale. Processing and quality- assurance technology must also be improved to enhance the safety of fishery products as food and at the same time promote the effective use of underutilized resources by raising the utilization ratio after catching or creating new values. Simple aquaculture as a stable source of animal protein also needs to be promoted.

2.     Conservation and management of fishery resources

In order to prevent the exhaustion of fishery resources and carry out fishing activities continuously, it is necessary to develop appropriate fishing methods based on an accurate knowledge of the state of resources. In addition, steps must also be taken proactively to repair and maintain environments suitable for the nursing and spawning of various species of fish. Releasing artificially produced fry is also an effective means of promoting resource enhancement.

3.     Poverty reduction in fishing communities

In order to raise the living standards of those engaged in fisheries and revitalize fishing villages, we work on organizing fishing groups, promoting cooperative operations, and establishing resource-management framework led by local residents. We will promote diversification of fishing households’ incomes in addition to the cooperative operations, and also add value to their products with the introduction of simple processing technology and promote extensive fish farming when necessary.

4.     Capacity development

In order to realize sustainable utilization of fishery resources, it is important to improve laws and regulations, administration measures and systems, activities at community level, and awareness of individuals, in addition to fishery, processing, aquaculture, and surveys of fishery resources.

We make efforts to improve their problem-solving capacity and develop human resources so that the systems, society, organization, and individuals can play their own roles independently or jointly.