The Hokkaido Marine Vision (MV21) has been formulated as a long-term plan for improvement of fishing villages in Hokkaido. To implement MV21, preparing its follow-up program and examination of newly raised issues are required. Also, concurrently with the formulation of the MV21, seven model areas are planned. To implement the plan for these areas, anticipated issues for each area will be followed-up, and new issues areassessed. Furthermore, the benefits of a new ocean-use project, which is currently under planning for promotion of these model areas, and the effects of the implementation of the MV21 on each model area are examined.
