In Japan, tank-bred lobster larvae may boost fishery stocks
Tokyo
THE Ise ebi spiny lobster is the epitome of luxury food from the seas surrounding Japan. In Mie Prefecture, a famous production centre of this "champion of the seashore", efforts are being made to achieve stable production by artificially breeding its larvae. Last autumn, juvenile lobsters raised in captivity were confirmed to be surviving on reefs, bringing researchers one step closer to realising their goal.
In the southern part of the Shima Peninsula, famous for its pearl cultivation, is the Mie Prefecture Fisheries Research Institute. Peering into the cylindrical water tanks they had there, I could see spide…
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Consumer & Healthcare
France's Casino supermarket chain to axe up to 3,200 jobs
Prada outshines rivals with 16% revenue lift boosted by Miu Miu
Toymaker Hasbro posts quarterly profit beat, slower sales decline
Hilton lifts 2024 profit forecast on international travel demand
China knockoff raid jolts a global throng of fake-fashion influencers
Roche cuts pipeline after research setbacks and sales drop