Abstract
As sustainability is rising in popularity, so are the open resources the ocean has to offer. This study aims to provide a profile on the evolution and current state of the Pacific Bluefin Tuna fishing industry in Japan. I hypothesize that Japan’s high consumption, harvest, and geographic presence in an area where Pacific Bluefin Tuna spawn will make them a key player in the conservation of the species. I begin by establishing a history of the global industry, the development of new gear and technologies, and the impact that these have had on the wild population of Pacific Bluefin Tuna. This study utilizes a case study methodology using data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan as well as the International Scientific. We compare total harvest weight in metric tons by country, fishery, and prefecture between the years 1970-2020. While the study cannot find direct support for my hypothesis, it did find a potential negative relationship between high harvest years and stock alongside a negative relationship between low stock rates and harvest rates in the following years. Future research should implement more robust statistical analysis to determine the strength of these relationships and make suggestions for future sustainability efforts.
Advisor
Moreno, Carlo
Department
Environmental Studies
Recommended Citation
Lubba, Alyssa, "Analysis of the Harvesting Trends of Pacific Bluefin Tuna to Determine Sustainability Efforts of the Fishing Industry in Japan" (2024). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 10904.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/10904
Disciplines
Agricultural and Resource Economics | Environmental Studies | Food Studies
Publication Date
2024
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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