Hokkaido Sea Urchin Landings Halved Due to Rising Water Temperatures
As sea urchin landings in Hokkaido's Sea of Japan are suffering from a shortage, the green sea urchins on Rebun Island are only half of what they were in the same period last year—and the beach price at sea has doubled. This is thought to be due to the high water temperature, a concern that fishermen fear will persist for a long time, emphasizing the urgency of the situation, reported Minato Shimbun.
The harvest season for green sea urchins opened in Rebun on June 1. The Funadomari Fishery Cooperative...
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