Fisheries
Hokkaido fishermen prioritize concerns over rising sea temperatures over economic challenges from China’s import restrictions
Fresh scallops landed at Sarufutsu port in Hokkaido face declining catches due to climate impacts. (Photo by Takumi Sasaki)
ASAHIKAWA, Japan — Japan’s scallop farming sector has successfully diversified its markets following China’s import restrictions on Japanese seafood nearly three years ago. However, a new and pressing threat now looms: the escalating impacts of climate change on production yields.
