Tottori Kelp Forest Restoration Initiative

A restoration and breeding project for endemic and critically endangered fish species in the Shimanto River, Kochi Prefecture. Centered on dam removal and riparian ecosystem recovery, it involves collaborative efforts among local fishermen, research institutions, and residents. It serves as a reference model for sustainable fisheries and biodiversity conservation integrated programs nationwide.

A project cultivating coastal seaweeds (wakame, kombu, and hondawara) at scale to simultaneously achieve blue carbon sequestration and marine ecosystem restoration. Fishing cooperatives from Hokkaido to Kyushu participate, creating a new model balancing climate action with fishery revitalization.

Tottori's coastal ecosystem restoration through strategic seaweed proliferation. Cultivating wakame and kombu prevents barren rocky coasts while simultaneously achieving carbon absorption and fishery resource recovery. It exemplifies advanced climate action through blue carbon utilization.

Conservation activities aiming human-nature coexistence in coastal zones. Like satoyama, seeks balance between biodiversity and fishing sustainability. Concrete activities include seaweed meadow restoration and oyster reef conservation. Fusion of regional economy and nature conservation. Marine ecosystem service maintenance is critical.

Coastal regions like Tottori Prefecture implement ocean ecosystem restoration through seaweed cultivation. Kelp, wakame, and seagrass cultivation achieve carbon sequestration through blue carbon absorption while restoring marine biodiversity by addressing barren ground issues. Cultivated products' use in food, fertilizer, and bioenergy creates an established sustainable business model integrating fishing operations with environmental restoration.

Large-scale seaweed (kelp and wakame) farming restoring ocean ecosystems while absorbing CO2. Led by Hokkaido and Tohoku regions, gaining international recognition as blue carbon technology. Extracting fertilizer, biomass, and food ingredients from seaweed simultaneously enhances fishing income and restores marine ecosystems. Emerging as innovative model integrating climate change mitigation with regional economic regeneration and sustainable ocean resource management.

A marine ecosystem restoration project through seaweed (wakame and kombu) cultivation along Tottori and Hyogo coastlines. It simultaneously achieves blue carbon absorption and coastal fishery resource recovery, integrating climate action with sustainable fisheries. It gains attention as a model for simultaneously revitalizing coastal communities economically while regenerating the environment.