WSP Sustainable Lab

Connecting the blessings
of the ocean
to the future.

( ABOUT )

Local wisdom and the bounty of nature create new value.

Global warming is bringing significant changes to the marine environment, and the resources we derive from the ocean are changing as well. At the same time, the ocean is taking on increasingly diverse roles, including absorbing greenhouse gases, opening up new possibilities for the future. Meanwhile, challenges such as an aging workforce and the loss of traditional skills are becoming increasingly serious. Industries that draw on the value and appeal of local marine and fishing communities are now at a major turning point. We see these changes as opportunities. By working together, we aim to shape the future of industries that sustainably harness the value and potential of local marine and fishing resources.

( OUR SERVICES )

Starting with marine resources rooted in local communities, we are exploring new models for a sustainable industry. While respecting and protecting the natural environment, we are steadily taking action, one initiative at a time, to create a future that can be passed on to the next generation.

  • ( ACUACULTURE )

    Aquaculture Business

    We aim to balance environmental considerations with efficient production systems while utilizing local marine resources such as pearls and pearl farming. In collaboration with local aquaculture operators, we will support sustainable aquaculture practices that will endure for future generations.

    • Pearl Farming Support
    • Research into next-generation aquaculture technologies

  • ( PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT )

    Product Development Business

    We develop cosmetics and health foods using underutilized local resources, such as seaweed, as raw materials. By creating products that bring new value to local specialties, we aim to unlock the potential of the ocean and the region.

    • Development of Cosmetics and Health Foods
    • Development of products utilizing local specialties
    • Creation of brands that highlight the region’s appeal

  • ( REGENERATION BUSINESS )

    Satoumi Restoration Business

    Through efforts to restore seagrass beds—also known as “ocean forests”—we aim to generate Blue Carbon. While focusing on environmental education and community collaboration, we will expand the potential for decarbonization through the power of the ocean, from the local community to society at large.

    • Restoration of Seagrass Beds
    • Marine environmental education
    • Community collaboration
    • Generation of Blue Carbon

  • ( BASE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT )

    Facility Development Business

    We will establish a hub that creates “opportunities” for engagement with the local community and build a system that inspires visitors to maintain an ongoing connection.

    • Coworking Space
    • Vacation Rental Facilities
    • Research Hubs Through Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration

  • ( EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS )

    Experiential & Educational Business

    Sustainable Lab is engaged in pearl farming, seagrass bed restoration and Blue Carbon initiatives, as well as product development that highlights the region’s unique appeal. We provide a space where visitors can experience firsthand the “The Circulation of Beauty” that we are bringing to life.

( note )

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We share reports from our aquaculture sites, local initiatives, and the latest research findings on “note.”

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Business Locations

Minami-Ise Town is located in southern Mie Prefecture. Surrounded by lush mountains and the beautiful waters of a ria coastline, the town is blessed with abundant natural beauty.
Thanks to its mild climate, fishing and agriculture have long flourished here. The town is also one of Mie Prefecture’s leading producers of seafood, seaweed, and pearls.

  • Location: Minami-Ise Town, Watarai District, Mie Prefecture
  • Main Business: Pearl Farming, Processing, and Sales

( COMPANY INFO )

Company Information

Company Name
WSP Sustainable Lab Co., Ltd.
Location

Mie Office
203-3 Gokasho-ura, Minami-Ise-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie Prefecture 516-0101, Japan

Established
December 10, 2021
Officers

Representative Director:Hiroshi Takeda

Director:Takumi Watanabe

Advisor:Seishu Koda

Business Activities
Aquaculture Support / Product Development / Coastal Ecosystem Restoration in Partnership with the Community / Development of Community Exchange Hubs / Blue Carbon

( CONTACT )

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