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Updated the stock status reports of 19 groups.

The stock status reports of the following 19 groups have been uptated (in Japanese); Pacific chub mackerel – Pacific area, Japanese sardine – Pacific area, Japanese jack mackerel – Pacific area, Japanese flying squid – western Sea of Japan fall season, Japanese flying squid – northern Sea of Japan fall season, Spotted chub mackerel – mid south Pacific area, Japanese jack mackerel –western Sea of Japan, Japanese sardine - western Sea of Japan, Pacific chub mackerel - western Sea of Japan, Spotted chub mackerel –East China Sea, Queen club - western Sea of Japan, Queen club - northern Sea of Japan, Queen club – Okhotsk Sea, Queen club – western Hokkaido, Walleye pollock - northern Sea of Japan, Walleye pollock - Okhotsk Sea, Walleye pollock – Pacific area, Walleye pollock – Nemuro area, Japanese flying squid – winter season.

Release of evaluation reports on seven species in the Sea of Japan and others.

Evaluation reports on seven species in the Sea of Japan and others have been released (in Japanese).

Request for Public Comments on Evaluation Draft of seven fish species (in Japanese)

The SH”U”N project is seeking comments from interested members of the public and the fisheries profession on the following reports on "Evaluation Draft of seven fish species (in Japanese)".

Release of evaluation reports on the north pacific swordfish and three more species (English version).

Evaluation reports on the North Pacific swordfish, Western and Central Pacific yellowfin tuna, Western and Central Pacific skipjack tuna, and North Pacific blue shark (ver 1.0.0, English version) have been released.

Release of evaluation reports on six species around Ise-Mikawa Bay and others.

Evaluation reportson six species around Ise-Mikawa Bay and others have been released (in Japanese).

Request for Public Comments on Evaluation Draft of six fish species (in Japanese)

The SH”U”N project has ended for seeking comments from interested members of the public and the fisheries profession on the following reports on "Evaluation Draft" of six fish species (in Japanese).

Request for Public Comments on Evaluation Draft of six fish species (in Japanese).

The SH”U”N project is seeking comments from interested members of the public and the fisheries profession on the following reports on "Evaluation Draft" of six fish species (in Japanese).

Release of evaluation reports on four species around Seto Inland Sea and others.

Evaluation reports on four species around Seto Inland Sea and others have been released (in Japanese).

Request for Public Comments on Evaluation Draft of four fish species (in Japanese).

The SH”U”N project is seeking comments from interested members of the public and the fisheries profession on the following reports on "Evaluation Draft of four fish species (in Japanese)".

Release of evaluation reports on the north pacific spiny dogfish (English version).

Evaluation reports on the north pacific spiny dogfish (ver 1.0.0, English version ) has been released.

Release of evaluation reports on two demersal species around Hokkaido Island and others.

Evaluation reports on two demersal species around Hokkaido Island and others have been released (in Japanese).

Release of new standard (ver 2.0.4e).

English version of the present standard (ver 2.0.4e), including revisions based on the revised Fisheries Act, has been released.

Request for Public Comments on Evaluation Draft of four fish species (in Japanese)

The SH”U”N project is seeking comments from interested members of the public and the fisheries profession on the following reports on "Evaluation Draft of four fish species (in Japanese)".

Get Our APP

The SH"U"N project smartphone app for consumers provides a wide variety of useful content, including up-to-date fish recommendations (Japanese version only).

Release of evaluation reports on seven demersal species in Japan Sea.

Evaluation reports on seven demersal species in Japan Sea have been released (in Japanese).

Thank you for the Public Comments on Evaluation Draft of seven fish species (in Japanese).

Thank you for your comments on the following reports on "Evaluation Draft of seven fish species (in Japanese)".

Release of new standard (ver 2.0.4).

New standard (ver 2.0.4) including revisions based on the revised Fisheries Act (in Japanese).

Request for Public Comments on Evaluation Draft of seven fish species (in Japanese).

The SH”U”N project is seeking comments from interested members of the public and the fisheries profession on the following reports on "Evaluation Draft of seven fish species (in Japanese)".

Release of new standard (ver 2.0.3).

New standard (ver 2.0.3) including revisions based on the revised Fisheries Act (in Japanese).

Release of standard (ver 2.0.2 in English).

Standard (ver 2.0.2 in English) is released.

Release of evaluation reports on seven high sea species.

Evaluation reports on seven high sea species have been released (in Japanese).

FRA: SH"U"N project to be introduced at the Seafood Show Osaka.

The SH"U"N project will be introduced at a special exhibition booth (booth no. S1-38) at the Osaka ATC Hall on February 19 (Wed) and 20 (Thu), 2020. Everyone is encouraged to stop by the booth and receive a free novelty gift.

Thank you for the Public Comments on Evaluation Draft of seven fish species (in Japanese).

Thank you for your comments on the following reports on "Evaluation Draft of seven fish species (in Japanese)".

Request for Public Comments on Evaluation Draft of seven fish species (in Japanese).

The SH”U”N project is seeking comment from interested members of the public and the fisheries profession on the following reports on "Evaluation Draft of seven fish species (in Japanese)".　

Release of new standard (ver 2.0.2).

New standard (ver 2.0.2) including the evaluation of stock enhancement activities is released (in Japanese).　

Release of evaluation reports on seven demersal species along the Tohoku district.

Evaluation reports on seven demersal species along the Tohoku district have been released (in Japanese).

FRA: SH"U"N project will be introduced at the 21th Japan International Seafood & Technology Expo.

The SH"U"N project will be introduced at a special exhibition booth (booth no. DJ-02) at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center "Tokyo Big Sight" from August 21 (Wed) to 23 (Fri), 2019. Everyone is encouraged to stop by the booth and receive a free novelty gift.

Thank you for the Public Comments on Evaluation Draft of seven fish species (in Japanese)

Thank you for your comments on the following reports on "Evaluation Draft of seven fish species (in Japanese)".

Thank you for the Public Comments on Evaluation Draft of five fish species (in Japanese)

Thank you for your comments on the following reports on "Evaluation Draft of five fish species (in Japanese)".

Thank you for the Public Comments on Evaluation Draft of three fish species (in Japanese)

Thank you for your comments on the following reports on "Evaluation Draft of three fish species (in Japanese)".

Minutes of 4th External Reviewing Panel (in Japanese)

Minutes of 4rd External Reviewing Panel, hold on May 14th, 2018, was posted on the SH”U”N project Web site (in Japanese).

Thank you for the Public Comments on Evaluation Draft of three fish species (in Japanese)

Thank you for your comments on the following reports on "Evaluation Draft of three fish species (in Japanese)".

15th Environmental Research symposium "Sustainable productions and consumptions"

The SH”U”N project was introduced at the 15th Environmental Research symposium "Sustainable productions and consumptions" on November 22nd, 2017 (in Japanese).

FRA: SH"U"N project was introduced at the Thanksgiving of Tokyo-bay in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

FRA and SH"U"N project were introduced in the exhibition booth (booth no. E-04) at the Thanksgiving of Tokyo-bay on October 21 (Sat) and 22 (Sun), 2017 (October 22 was canceled because of the typhoon).

Results of the Comments on Evaluation Draft of four fish species (in Japanese)

Thank you for submitting your comments. The SH”U”N project has revised "Evaluation Draft of four fish species" baesd on the results of the public comment.

Get Our APP

The SH"U"N project smartphone app for consumers is now available for free download. The app will provide a wide variety of useful content, including up-to-date fish recommendations. We hope that consumers will enjoy it (Japanese version only).

Minutes of 3rd External Reviewing Panel (in Japanese)

Minutes of 3rd External Reviewing Panel, hold on May 31st, 2017, was posted on the SH”U”N project Web site (in Japanese).

Comments for Evaluation Draft of four fish species (in Japanese, closed)

The SH”U”N project, launched by the Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency (FRA), will deliver a comprehensive and peer-reviewed evaluation on the sustainability of the fisheries products around Japan. The SH”U”N project is currently revising "Evaluation Draft of four fish species". The SH”U”N project has set up a external reviewing panel, and developed a draft evaluation on four fish species. The SH”U”N project would like to invite your comments on the draft evaluation in the future revision process.

International Conference on Seafood Transparency and Sustainability” (May 17)

Dr. Mitsutaku Makino (FRA National Research Institute of Fisheries Science ) delivered his talk on the SH”U”N project, launched by the Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency (FRA)

FRA: SH"U"N project to be introduced at the Seafood Show Osaka

The SH"U"N project will be introduced at a special exhibition booth (booth no. S9-47) at the Osaka ATC Hall on February 22 (Wed) and 23 (Thu), 2017. Everyone is encouraged to stop by the booth and receive a free novelty gift.

SH"U"N project smartphone app to be released

The SH"U"N project smartphone app for consumers will be available for free download starting June 2017. The app will provide a wide variety of useful content, including up-to-date fish recommendations. We hope that consumers will make use of this app in their everyday shopping.