Ca’ Foscari Japanese Studies

Series | Ca’ Foscari Japanese Studies
Edited book | Small-scale Fisheries in Japan
Chapter | Restoration of Eelgrass Beds by the Fishermen of Hinase in the Seto Inland Sea, Japan

Restoration of Eelgrass Beds by the Fishermen of Hinase in the Seto Inland Sea, Japan

Abstract

The paper reviews the activities of fishermen who are members of the Hinase Fishermen’s Union in the Seto Inland Sea, Japan, their work to restore damage to eelgrass beds that has been caused over a period of more than 30 years, and the establishment of a sixth industry in the area.


Open access | Peer reviewed

Submitted: Sept. 8, 2017 | Accepted: Dec. 12, 2017 | Published March 26, 2018 | Language: en

Keywords SatoumiSixth industryRestoration of eelgrass bedsOyster culture


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