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Opening New Frontiers
in Fisheries Science
through Regional Collaboration
SEFREC is a distinguished interdisciplinary research facility promoting sustainable fisheries development in the pristine waters of Uwa Sea through innovative research and regional collaboration.
2008
Established
3
Stations
Key research
Working toward sustainable aquaculture through innovative and practical research
A Complete Aquaculture System Using Advanced Breeding Techniques
Establishing a complete aquaculture system for "Suma (kawakawa)", a promising new species, through advanced breeding techniques to achieve efficient, high-quality, and sustainable production tailored to the Uwa Sea region.
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Aquaculture Environmental Health Monitoring
Developing environmental DNA (eDNA)-based technologies for real-time monitoring of harmful algal blooms (HABs) and fish diseases, to prevent mass mortality events and support stable aquaculture production.
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July 28, 2005
Uwajima Students Visit SEFREC
On July 16, 2025, 20 students and 4 teachers from Uwajima Minami Secondary and Uwajima Fisheries High School visited SEFREC as part of their fisheries research project. They toured the facilities, attended a lecture on research planning, and joined group discussions, gaining valuable insights into fisheries science and research processes.
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July 18, 2005
JICA Fisheries Trainees Visit SEFREC
SEFREC hosted JICA trainees from seven countries for a site visit and lecture on sustainable aquaculture, including Suma and red sea bream. Participants showed strong interest and engagement throughout the program.
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July 18, 2005
Paid a courtesy visit to Ainan Town
On June 30, 2025, nine new SEFREC students visited Ainan Town for a courtesy call. They greeted the mayor and deputy mayor, shared their goals, and received encouraging messages. The visit also included introductions by SEFREC’s director and a gift presentation from the Ainan Fisheries Division.
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