Ministry turns to acoustic devices to stop seals from stealing fish in Hokkaido

🇯🇵 The Japan Times (JP) —

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Japan's Ministry of Agriculture is deploying acoustic devices in Hokkaido to deter seals from raiding fishing nets and stealing salmon and mackerel. The measure aims to protect local fishing industry livelihoods while addressing the issue in an environmentally responsible manner. The initiative highlights tensions between marine wildlife and fishing communities in northern Japan.

Authorities hope the measure will protect the local fishing industry and address, in a responsible way, the problem of seals stealing salmon and mackerel from fishing nets.

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