Production Engineering Division

The Production Engineering Division investigates efficient production technology for important aquaculture target species (e.g., yellowtail and salmon) and new aquaculture target species (e.g., common octopus, pen shell, and leopard coral grouper). For example, yellowtail aquaculture mainly uses natural juveniles (i.e., mojako); hence, the division aims to develop and disseminate artificial seedling production technologies for natural resource-independent aquaculture. For new target aquaculture species, the division clarifies environmental, physiological, and ecological characteristics and develops production and aquaculture techniques based on scientific evidence. Furthermore, the division improves technology for implementation in cooperation with relevant institutions.

The Production Engineering Division comprises Technology Development Groups 1 to 5.

Technology Development Group 1

Group 1 aims to clarify the biological and ecological characteristics of warm-water fishes and shellfish using breeding facilities and develop practical seedling production and aquaculture techniques.

Technology Development Group 2

Group 2 conducts aquaculture research on salmon, which is in high demand in Japan and overseas, and develops land-based aquaculture technology.

Technology Development Group 3

Group 3 investigates invertebrates, such as pen shells, short-necked clams, common octopuses, and prawns. They develop aquaculture technologies, perform ecological surveys of shallow-water bivalves and crustaceans, and study strategies to increase resources.

Technology Development Group 4

Group 4 develops and disseminates yellowtail seedling production technologies and studies the efficiency and stability of aquaculture.

Technology Development Group 5

Group 5 analyzes and develops seedling production, aquaculture, and breeding technologies for leopard coral grouper.