The Japan Times2d ago
Japan’s Environment Ministry is looking to use underwater acoustic devices from fiscal 2026 to keep Hokkaido's Kuril harbor seals from stealing salmon and mackerel from fishing nets. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/16/japan/kuril-harbor-hokkaido/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #hokkaido #oceans #harborseals #capeerimo
Ministry turns to acoustic devices to stop seals from stealing fish in Hokkaido

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.

The Japan Times