【Risonare Atami】Learn About the Future of the Ocean Through a Fisherman's Work and Underutilized Fish at 'Fisherman’s Academy ~Summer Vacation Research Project~'
Risonare Atami will hold the 'Fisherman's Academy,' a summer vacation research program. This hands-on project aims to deepen understanding of sustainable fishing by learning about a fisherman's work and underutilized fish to think about the future of the ocean.
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At 'Risonare Atami,' a resort where guests can enjoy a heart-pounding stay in a space colored by the sky, sea, and forest, we will be holding the 'Fisherman's Academy ~Summer Vacation Research Project~' from July 20 to August 31, 2026. This 2-day, 1-night program runs every Monday and Thursday, allowing participants to learn about the future of the ocean through the work of fishermen and the issue of underutilized fish. This year, participants will learn directly from a fishmonger who is working to reduce the waste of underutilized fish (*1) about the diverse ways fish landed in Atami are used. With the cooperation of local fishermen and fishmongers, participants will experience fishing and unloading work, and savor the deliciousness of underutilized fish prepared with optimal cooking methods tailored to their characteristics. Finally, the program concludes with participants summarizing what they've learned on a worksheet to complete their summer research project.
*1 Refers to fish that are not utilized in the market for reasons such as 'non-standard sizes,' 'small catch volumes,' or 'tendency to lose freshness quickly.'
Background
Shizuoka Prefecture, where Risonare Atami is located, has developed a variety of distinctive fisheries due to its blessed topography and oceanographic conditions, including the inflow of rivers originating from lush forests and the influence of the Kuroshio Current flowing offshore (*2). On the other hand, the diversity of fish species, sizes, and fishing methods also leads to 'underutilized fish' that are not fully utilized because they do not meet the standards of the distribution market. In recent years, it has been estimated that about 30-35% of the fish caught worldwide are discarded without being fully utilized (*3), making it one of the global challenges in fisheries. In response to this background, Risonare Atami has focused on the activities of local fishmongers who are working to reduce the waste of underutilized fish, and is developing this program in collaboration with the community.
*2 Shizuoka Prefecture Federation of Fishery Co-operative Associations website, 'Overview of Shizuoka Prefecture's Fisheries'
*3 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) 'The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture' (2020) 'Fish utilization and processing' English version