Oyster Farming Management

Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) are one of the major aquaculture commodities that contribute greatly to the Japanese fishing industry. This study aims to describe the oyster farming management system based on field research experience in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The method used was participatory observation for eight months, covering all stages of aquaculture from seed collection to post-harvest. Observations showed that oyster farming is carried out using the hanging raft method (ikada-suik