Fisheries Science - The Japanese Society of Fisheries Science

The Japanese Society of Fisheries Science (JSFS) was established in 1932 and is a non-profit registered charity, dedicated to the promotion of all aspects of fisheries science. The society fulfills its global commitment by promoting this science, striving to achieve sustainable development while recognizing crucial need of preserving the natural aquatic resources. It also strives to forgo relationships with the industry comprising both capture and culture fishery, the fishing environment, and the concerned trade.

Currently the society has approximately 5,000 members, consisting of researchers, technologists, students and private organizations. Many of them are involved in multi-disciplinary research, in fields as diverse as medical and social sciences.