Numerous landmark results were achieved through research and introduced in the fish farming industry, leading to an increase to marine resource production. Some of the biggest results are outlined below. In 1954, research was launched into fish farming with cage nets and was later industrialized. It is the main technique used in Japan today to raise marine fish and is spread around the world.
In 1965, the world’s first successful nursery production of bastard halibut was achieved and it was eventually expanded to 17 other species of fish. In 2002, the much-awaited success of a completely farmed-raised bluefin tuna was achieved.
Further success was achieved by selecting and crossbreeding high quality species. As for future projects, the Toyama Fisheries Laboratory is now working on, among other things, nursery production of warm water species.