日本語
Our society is uniquely characterized by the common theme of “seawater science.” From salt production technologies and the utilization of seawater as a resource, to the interactions between seawater and the global environment, and the relationship between seawater and living organisms, we provide a forum where researchers and engineers from diverse fields can engage in active exchange and dialogue beyond the boundaries of their specializations.
Our academic journals form the foundation of the society’s scholarly communication: Bulletin of the Society of Sea Water Science, Japan, and Salt and Seawater Science & Technology (SSST). Thanks to the tireless efforts of many researchers and engineers, both journals have been steadily enriched. It is our goal to further enhance the quality of reviews, commentaries, and original research articles. In particular, for SSST we will continue to make every effort to strengthen its international presence by actively incorporating research findings from a wide range of disciplines.
It is also a source of great pride that our society has a strong tradition of collaboration between academia and industry. In addition to researchers from universities and public research institutes, many corporate researchers have actively participated and shared their expertise and technologies. Looking ahead, we will further encourage dialogue between industry and academia, and create more opportunities for students and young researchers to interact with corporate researchers. In doing so, we aim to promote both human resource development and the advancement of practical, application-oriented research. At the same time, passing down knowledge and skills is another important mission of our society.
Looking to the future, we recognize that the challenges surrounding seawater are wide-ranging: the further development of salt production technologies, the sustainable use of seawater resources, the conservation of the marine environment, and the links with climate change, to name just a few. By leveraging the interdisciplinary nature of our society, the diversity of our research groups, and the richness of our exchanges, we will work comprehensively to address these important issues.
None of our goals can be achieved without the active support and cooperation of our members. I sincerely hope that you will continue to participate actively in the activities of the society, and together we can expand the circle of knowledge, technology, and collaboration.
July, 2025
Hiroshi Takiyama
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT)
President
The Society of Sea Water Science, Japan