An analysis of awareness of fisheries experience as a serious action to engage in fisheries

Abstract

This study aims toˆnd a way to increase the number of newˆshers considering the decrease in number. We conducted a questionnaire survey to clarify the perceptions and demographics of respondents at aˆsheries job fair in Tokyo and collected 223 answered questionnaires. We then employed descriptive statistics analysis, and logit and ordered logit regression analyses. We found the following characteristics of those who wish to gainˆsheries experience: young; no children; preference for blue-collar than white-collar work; and hobbies related to marine, river, or lake activities. The results suggest that promotions that re‰ect our results and collaboration with companies related to recreationalˆshing and scuba diving would be eŠective to attract potentialˆshers toˆsheries job fairs. The results will also be useful for developing countermeasures to address the labor shortage in theˆsheries industry.