Remediation of eutrophication in semi-closed estuaries

Independent Administrative Institution, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology

This is a 5-year funded project that is a collaboration research project of eutrophication in semi-closed estuaries between Independent Administrative Institution, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, JAMSTEC and Nagasaki Prefecture (Nagasaki Prefectural Institute of Public Health and Environmental Science). And through the working comittee, Nagasaki University, National Fisheries University, Yokohama College of Commerce, Osaka City University, Kagawa University and independent companies (like Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Fuyo Ocean Developement & Engineering Alpha Hydraulic Engineering Consultants, Nagasaki Food Hygiene AssociationCand Marine Biological Research Institute of Japan) are participated in the project. And for all over this research project, wholehearted cooperation of Nagasaki Prefectural Institute of Fisheries, Kinkai Town and Nagaura branch of South Omura Bay Fisherman's Cooperative Association is provided. Our main hypothesis is stated below and links are provided that expand on the details of the project.

Hypothesis:

Eutrophication in semi-closed estuaries can be mollified by using aerated oyster mariculture harvested by the local fishermen.

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