[Umino Machizukuri Co., Ltd.] Reduce CO2 emissions by eating deliciously harmful fish that cause “sea desertification”!
Umino Town Development Co., Ltd. Press release: October 21, 2024 Eat deliciously harmful fish that cause “sea desertification” and reduce CO2 emissions! “Blue Carbon Day” demonstration begins at company employee restaurant Umino Machizukuri Co., Ltd. (Head office: Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, CEO Michihiko Nakano, hereinafter referred to as “Umimachisha”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asahi Tanker Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Shigekazu Haruyama) will be held at the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines employee restaurant “Toranomon Line” operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director Takashi Nakajima) from October 17th (Thursday) to November 22nd (Friday), 2024. Under the title “Blue Carbon Day,” we will begin a trial offering of “damaging fish” that destroy seaweed beds (Moba). This is a project that brings together fisheries-related people and companies working on creating seaweed beds to prevent the decline of seaweed beds due to global warming. By eating “delicious fish” that feed on seaweed, which is known as the “cradle of the sea,” in corporate cafeterias, we can protect the rich ocean and contribute to reducing CO2 emissions. For the first time, black sea bream will be provided by Yamaguchi Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Association Kisa General Branch (located in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture).
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“Blue carbon” is attracting attention as a decarbonization measure that reduces CO2 from the ocean
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151487/1/151487-1-9358082b06efe7158d4a2bdc2a0ceb04-643×498.jpg ・ What is “Blue Carbon” , of the CO2 emitted on earth, Carbon absorbed by seaweed and marine life and stored in the ocean About. The sources of carbon absorption are blue carbon ecosystems such as seagrass algae, tidal flats, wetlands, and mangrove forests that are
distributed along the coast. ・It should be noted that 55% of the carbon absorbed by living things on Earth comes from the ocean, Coastal zones, which account for less than 0.5% of the ocean area, account for nearly 80% of the entire ocean’s CO2 storage potential. That’s what it means. Further Up to 5 times more green carbon absorbed per area than forests It is said. ・In Japan, from 2020, “Blue Carbon Credit” was introduced, in which the amount of CO2 (greenhouse gas) reduction derived from blue carbon is issued as a credit, and companies purchase it to offset carbon. Also attracting attention from companies working to realize a decarbonized society has been. ●Reference: AIST Magazine
https://www.aist.go.jp/aist_j/magazine/20240626-2.html Seaweed beds in Japan have been halved in the past 30 years due to “Isoyake”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151487/1/151487-1-f391498c30fdf6b625525b2dacd3cd74-826×445.jpg ・ What is “Isoyake” , in coastal waters, etc. “Marine desertification” where seaweed significantly decreases and disappears About. The causes include rising seawater temperatures due to global warming, damage caused by herbivorous fish, deterioration of the coastal environment, and ocean acidification. Among these, the one that is easiest to control manually is to prevent “damaging fish” that eat seaweed. ・Umino Machizukuri Co., Ltd. works with fisheries-related parties to capture and utilize black sea bream, rabbitfish, and other fish, mainly in the Seto Inland Sea. However, Countermeasures against rocky shores take time to become effective above, Many of the “damaged fish” are unused fish that are not distributed to the general public. , The challenge is to take sustainable measures against rocky shores, such as developing sales channels and securing funding. It becomes. ・Therefore, in this initiative, We support the activities of companies with a strong interest in blue carbon by consuming “damaged fish” and introduce the efforts of food suppliers. . Informing people working at companies in urban areas about the actual situation of the ocean and encouraging companies to participate in blue carbon The purpose is to ●Reference: Fisheries Agency “3rd edition rocky shore prevention
guidelines” https://www.jfa.maff.go.jp/j/gyoko_gyozyo/g_gideline/attach/pdf/index-36.pdf Ingredients offered this time: “Black sea bream” delivered from the Seto Inland Sea, now in season ・This time’s ingredient is “black sea bream”. It is a fish of the order Perciformes, and is also called black sea bream in eastern Japan and chinu in western Japan. It lives south of Hokkaido and is about 20 to 50 cm long. It becomes fatty from autumn to spring, and has a rich flavor that rivals that of red sea bream. is. ・Yamaguchi Prefecture that provided the ingredients The “Hofu City Rich Satoumi Creation Council” has been working on creating seaweed beds since 2020 using seaweed reefs made from cast iron, a local industry. . In addition, We are developing the “Aigo Project,” which aims to create a sustainable Satoumi by capturing and
commercializing the harmful fish Aigo. . Ecological investigation of rabbitfish using environmental DNA We are actively working on countermeasures against rocky shores. ●Hofu City Rich Satoumi Development Council https://www.facebook.com/HOFUaigo
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151487/1/151487-1-272862175eb0039b63d0f4118361cf8d-2529×473.jpg Future schedule In this trial, A total of 4 lunch menus using black sea bream will be provided I will. Based on the results of the trial, Umino Machizukuri Co., Ltd. We will continue to expand the number of participating companies and cooperative fishing cooperatives. It’s planned. [Provision schedule] *Subject to change depending on weather and fishing conditions. • October 17th – Soup with lots of ingredients – black sea bream soup • October 24th Fish Menu Fried black sea bream with Yurinchi sauce • November 8th Fish menu: Grilled black sea bream with herbal breadcrumbs • November 22nd Fish Menu Sauteed Black Sea Bream Mushroom Cream Sauce *Please contact us if you would like to interview us, such as providing scenery.
Contact us
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151487/1/151487-1-37ef9df65d427b43850769e401b07304-269×265.png Umino Town Development Co., Ltd. Umino Machizukuri Co., Ltd. (Umimachisha) is a company with the mission of “Creating Umirai” and is seriously working on regenerating seaweed beds in the Seto Inland Sea, blue carbon business, and energy independence for the island. 1-12-28 Kawaramachi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture Michihiko Nakano ・Providing information and consulting regarding blue carbon credits and seaweed bed creation ・Information provision and research and development regarding CO2 reduction in agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry umirai@umimachi.jp
