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Japan Anticipates Lower Arrivals of Pacific Sardine, Mackerel, and Horse Mackerel Through December

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Wednesday, August 05, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

La Fisheries Research and Education Agency (FRA) proyecta un descenso en la presencia de cardúmenes de especies pelágicas, marcando un escenario operativo complejo para la flota pesquera y los procesadores de productos marinos.

Tokio - Japón prevé una menor disponibilidad biológica de varias especies de pescados pelágicos del Pacífico durante el periodo comprendido entre agosto y diciembre de 2026. De acuerdo con las proyecciones emitidas por la Fisheries Research and Education Agency (FRA), la llegada de sardina japonesa (Sardinops melanostictus) quedará, en su conjunto, muy por debajo de los registros alcanzados el año anterior.

Oceanic conditions: The Kuroshio Current will generally follow a Type N (*1) pattern, although it will temporarily shift to a Type B (*1) or Type C (*1) pattern during September. Coastal water temperatures will range from "near normal" (*2) to "extremely high" (*2) west of Shionomisaki; from "low" (*2) to "high" (*2) in Kumano-nada; from "slightly low" (*2) to "slightly high" (*2) in the area between Enshu-nada and Sagami Bay (shifting to "slightly high" or "extremely high" during warm water incursions); from "slightly high" to "extremely high" in the Izu Islands region (with temporary drops to "extremely low" (*2) or "slightly low"); and from "slightly low" to "high" in the region extending from Boso to the southern Joban area. *1 Kuroshio Current classification based on its path from the waters off Enshu-nada to the waters surrounding the Izu Islands: Type N: Passes north of Hachijojima; southernmost point is north of 33°N. Type B: Passes north of Hachijojima; southernmost point is south of 33°N. Type C: Passes south of Hachijojima. *2 Near normal = approx. ±0.5°C relative to the seasonal average; Slightly high/low = approx. ±1.0°C; High/low = approx. ±1.5°C; Extremely high/low = ±2.5°C or greater.

Meanwhile, Japanese jack mackerel (Trachurus japonicus) is expected to remain below year-on-year levels across most fishing areas, while chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) and spotted mackerel (Scomber australasicus) will continue at low levels.

The FRA forecast combines resource research surveys, oceanographic observations, and report data from fisheries organizations. The agency emphasized that the document disaggregates predictions by region and gear type; thus, it should be interpreted as an expectation of school movements and availability rather than a landing result or a new quota determination.

Oceanographic conditions also display notable variability. The Kuroshio current is expected to maintain a predominant N-pattern, with potential temporary fluctuations through September. Coastal sea surface temperatures during this period are projected to fluctuate above and below historical averages depending on the region, with localized episodes of elevated water temperatures.

This biological outlook serves as a key signal for fleet operational planning, raw material procurement, and processing plant utilization within the seafood supply chain. If these projections materialize, processors of small pelagic species may face supply constraints during the peak season.

The FRA noted that these reports aim to support the sustainable use of marine resources, stabilize fishery management, and optimize operational efficiency. Actual developments will be continuously evaluated against landing statistics, upcoming stock assessments, and evolving oceanographic conditions.


🇯🇵 日本語 (Japanese Version) | AIによる自動翻訳

日本、12月にかけて太平洋産のマイワシ、アジ、サバの来遊量減少を予測

水産研究・教育機構(FRA)は浮魚類資源の来遊量低下を見込んでおり、 漁船勢力や水産加工業者に積極的な操業調整が求められる。

東京、2026年8月3日日本2026年8月〜12月の期間において、太平洋側に分布する複数種の浮魚類の生物学的供給量が低下すると予測しています。水産研究・教育機構(FRA)が発表した見通しによると、マイワシSardinops melanostictus)の全般的な来遊量は前年の水準を大幅に下回る見込みです。

また、マアジTrachurus japonicus)についても多くの海域で前年同期を下回るレベルにとどまり、マサバScomber japonicus)およびゴマサバScomber australasicus)の低水準な状況も継続すると予測されています。

FRAの予報は、資源調査船による調査結果、海洋観測データ、および漁業関係機関の報告情報を総合して作成されています。本予報は地域および漁具別に詳細化されているため、水揚げ実績や新たな漁獲枠を示すものではなく、魚群の来遊傾向および移動予測として解釈されるべきものです。

海洋環境においても変動が見込まれます。黒潮は主にN型流路を維持すると予測されていますが、9月にかけて一時的な変動が生じる可能性があります。沿岸水温は地域により平年より低い海域と高い海域が混在し、一部の海域では一時的な高水温現象の発生が懸念されています。

この生物学的見通しは、水産サプライチェーンにおける漁船の操業計画、原材料調達、および加工工場の稼働計画にとって重要な指標となります。予測通りに推移した場合、青魚を取り扱う加工業者はシーズン中の原料確保に直面する可能性があります。

FRAは、これらの予報が水産資源の持続可能な利用、漁業経営の安定化、および操業の効率化を支援することを目的としていると付言しています。今後は実際の水揚げ量、今後の資源評価、および海洋条件の推移を踏まえて継続的に検証が行われます。


🇨🇳 中文 (Simplified Chinese Version) | 由人工智能自动翻译

日本预计至12月太平洋沙丁鱼、竹策鱼和鲭鱼来游量将减少

水产研究与教育机构(FRA)预测远洋鱼类资源有所下降,为捕捞舰队和水产品加工业带来运营挑战。

东京,2026年8月3日日本预计在2026年8月至12月期间,太平洋多种远洋鱼类的生物可捕量将有所下降。根据水产研究与教育机构(FRA)发布的预测,日本真沙丁鱼Sardinops melanostictus)的总体来游量将大幅低于去年同期水平。

同时,日本竹策鱼Trachurus japonicus)在多数海域也将低于去年同期水平,而白腹鲭Scomber japonicus)和花腹鲭Scomber australasicus)的资源量则继续维持在低位。

FRA的预测结合了资源调查巡航、海洋观测以及渔业机构的报告数据。该机构强调,该文件按区域和渔具类型细分了预测内容,因此应将其理解为对鱼群来游趋势和分布的预期,而非最终的陆上卸货量或新配额额度。

海洋环境同样呈现出明显的波动性。预计黑潮主要维持N型流向,但在9月之前可能出现短暂变化。在此期间,各区域的沿岸水温预计将在高于或低于历史平均值的区间内波动,部分海域可能出现局部水温偏高的现象。

这一生物学前景对于水产品供应链中的舰队作业计划、原料采购以及加工厂的产能利用具有重要指导意义。若预测得到证实,青皮鱼类加工商可能在旺季期间面临原料供应紧张的局面。

FRA指出,发布这些报告旨在支持海洋资源的可持续利用、促进渔业经营的稳定并提高作业效率。实际发展将根据具体的卸货统计数据、后续的资源评估以及海洋条件的变化进行持续对比与验证。

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