Exploring the potential of ocean resources

海洋資源の可能性を探究する

Materials from the Ocean is a research project by we+ with students to understand the characteristics of ocean resources and their connections to the region. The primary objective is to explore how to develop new materials and apply them to manufacturing. The field research was conducted in the coastal areas of Hiroshima Prefecture, a region historically known for active fishing and aquaculture industries. In addition to visiting the Fisheries and Marine Technology Centre and the local museum to understand the history and current situation of the fishing industry and its surroundings, we visited the coasts of Hiroshima City, Kure City and Etajima City to collect a variety of materials. Utlizing the information gathered in the field, various processing experiments are repeated to examine the potential of ocean resources.

海洋資源の特性や地域との結びつきを理解し、新たな素材開発やものづくりへの応用方法を探究する、we+と学生によるリサーチプロジェクトです。フィールドリサーチを行ったのは、古くから漁業や養殖業が盛んな広島県の沿岸部。水産海洋技術センターや郷土資料館を訪ね、漁業とその周辺領域の歴史と現状を理解することに加え、広島市、呉市、江田島市の海岸を巡ってさまざまな素材を採取。現地で得た情報を参考にしながら、さまざまな加工実験を繰り返し、海洋資源の可能性を考察しています。