Educational research and dissemination activities to protect and preserve the “sea forest” that supports the marine ecosystem

United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences　TERADA Ryuta

http://www.phycollab.org/
  • SDGs目標14
  • amami
  • tatsugou
  • china
  • yoron

Background and objectives of activities


The Amami Islands are home to beautiful coral reefs, but the coral reef ecosystem is not made up of just coral, but also includes communities of seaweed and seagrass. The aim of this project is to conserve and restore the seaweed and seagrass that support this coral reef ecosystem, so that we can pass on the rich natural environment to future generations, and also support sustainable island fisheries.

活動の背景・目的
Mozuku seaweed cultivation on Yoron Island

Summary of Activities

As part of research conducted by Kagoshima University, we are conducting research to conserve and restore the seaweed and seagrass forests (seaweed beds) in the Amami Islands. Specifically, we are conducting research in collaboration with public research institutes, private companies and fishermen on the clarification of the species diversity and ecology of seaweed and seagrass, the conservation of seaweed beds, the evaluation of the rarity of endangered species, and the advancement of seaweed cultivation.

活動の概要
(Left) The endangered species Kasanori / (Right) Seaweed that supports coral reef ecosystems

Expected Benefits

It is expected to contribute to the 14th goal of “Let's protect the richness of the sea”.