LINE 322 Alien Fish Species Removal Fishing Event 2018 Midori Ippai Project Activities

On October 20, 2018 (Saturday), NTT West Shiga Group held the "NTT West Shiga Group Alien Fish Species Removal Fishing Event 2018" at Otsu City Omi-Maiko.

The growing presence of alien fish species in recent years poses a threat to maintaining the bountiful ecosystem of Lake Biwa for future generations. They are said to have a significant impact on the native fish species inhabiting the lake since ancient times. To resolve this issue, it is deemed important to prevent the reproduction of representative alien fish species such as black bass and bluegill.

Marking the eighth year of the initiative, this event is held as part of the "Midori Ippai Project" to remove alien fish species through fishing, thereby contributing to conserving the existing ecosystem.

Characteristic of the Kosai district, strong wind was blowing on the day of the event. A total of 30 participants who are employees and family members of Shiga Group engaged patiently in the fishing activity with fishing rods while enjoying the natural landscapes by the lake.

Thanks to the hard work of everyone, a total of 123 fish, including 7 black bass and 116 bluegill, were caught in slightly more than two hours. This has contributed significantly to the objective of maintaining the bountiful ecosystem of Lake Biwa for future generations.

NTT West Shiga Group will continue to actively engage in environmental conservation activities that are closely tied to the local community, including those related to biodiversity conservation.

Organizing company

NTT West Shiga BU Group

Venue

Omi-Maiko (area around Lake Biwa)

No. of participants

Approx. 30