The sudden decrease in “seaweed beds and tidal flats“ are serious problems in the coastal areas of Japan. Fisheries Agency is promoting conservation and restoration of “seaweed beds and tidal flats” to restore fisheries resources. However, there are many problems in expansion of the area and recovery of the function. And therefore, Fisheries Agency publicized a new policy, “Future vision of seaweed beds and tidal flats“ in 2016 for the promotion efficient conservation and restoration of “seaweed beds and tidal flats“. In this article, the current status and issues of conservation and restoration of “seaweed beds and tidal flats“ in Japan had been summarized, in addition, the overview of several visions and specific examples had been introduced.
