Salmon Research Department

The Salmon Research Department conducts research and development on concerning stock management, ecology, reproduction, and stock enhancement to restore and stabilize Pacific salmon resources, which have been declining as a trend in recent years. The department also conducts operations related to relevant international activities. The department improves artificial hatching and stocking techniques to maintain the Pacific salmon populations, and also conducts annual monitoring programs to understand the status of Pacific salmon resources in Japan. Further, the department strives to serve society of outcomes by disseminating our achievements to non-profit private hatcheries.

 

The Salmon Research Department comprises the following research divisions.

• Salmon Resources and Ecology Division
• Salmon Enhancement Division