AgriMarine and the School of Marine Science and Technology at Tokai University, Shimizu Campus, are collaborating in a trial project to rear Bluefin tuna on a commercial scale, using AgriMarine’s proprietary solid-wall containment systems.
Tokai University is a recognized leader in tuna husbandry studies and its research has led to patents related to Bluefin tuna juvenile feeding and husbandry. AgriMarine will use its alternative sustainable technology for rearing salmon to scale up Tokai University’s research in order to establish the husbandry and design parameters for rearing Bluefin tuna in solid-wall containment to commercial production levels.
Current Rearing Methods
In addition to wild capture commercial fishing, Bluefin tuna is reared in captivity using nets. This method of rearing has proved to be limited due to challenges associated with breeding, feeding, and maintaining a suitable marine environment. Because Bluefin tuna is one of the most prized fish worldwide, the species is being driven to the brink of collapse due to intensive overfishing.
About Tokai University
Tokai University is one of the largest general education and research institutions in Japan with a focus on sciences and engineering. Between 1994 and 2004, Tokai University has led all universities in Japan in the registration of new patents.