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1. The Japanese have a culture deeply rooted in fish consumption, with a seafood per capita consumption of 70 kg per year (Kakuchi, 2003), Also, there are many fishing villages whose traditional customs surround whaling and fish consumption (Associated Press, 2007).
2. Japan, with a small land area, has already maximized terrestrial food production, including a widespread aquaculture program totaling 1.5 million tons of biomass per year, or 30% of their total ingested biomass (Encyclopedia of Nations, 2007).
3. Japan is extremely resistant to international methods to reduce fishing. Very recently, Japan announced its intention flout the International Whaling Commission (IWC) ban on whaling and plans to kill 1000+ whales (Associated Press, 2007). It also is reported to deter attempts by ecological organizations to intervene with its methods (Enc007).

In order to reach Japan, we intend to employ positive aspects of Japan, notablyJapan has shown these tendencies and trends in the past:

1. Japan is able to conscientiously and unilaterally proceed towards a national goal as exemplified by its quick modernization  modernization (Japan, 2007).
2. Japan does not appear to be disregarding the value of maintaining its fisheries; it appears to be forming an independent opinion as to the state of its fisheries and disregarding all other estimates, especially in the case of the whaling ban. When the IWC imposed its ban on whaling, Japan initially disagreed; however, after further research, they decided to agree. Currently, they believe that whale species have returned to sustainable levels, and disregard the IWC as being being too environmentally zealous (Enviornment News Service, 2007).

Therefore, we propose collaboration and mutual research between the UN and Japan to maintain Japan's fisheries; we hope to reach a commonly acceptable level of sustainable fishing that does not contradicting international levelsstudies. This research should be done as objectively as possible, and on a UN-regulated regular basis in order to expedite a common solution.

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The example of green sea urchin harvesting off East Petpeswick, Nova Scotia is very pertinent. The green sea urchins were considered "trash fish" by the Canadian and U.S.fishermen, and thus were allowed to live above sustainable fishing levels. However, the realization that urchin roe was a valuable Japanese delicacy instigated a frenzied race for urchins. Indeed, in In the early 1990's1990s, it became apparent that urchin would begin become to be overfished as well, because once a few divers found a good spot, many other fishermen would show up almost immediately..

Thus, a key aspect in solving overfishing is recognizing the culture elements that drive overfishing. These cultures must be forced to recognize the damage they are inflicting on the oceans and be informed about what they can do to limit this damage. A vital component to this is education. In Scotland once the problem of overfishing was recognized the Thus, a key aspect in solving overfishing is stopping the fuel that culture is providing for overfishing, and a vital component to this is using education. Indeed, we can look to Scotlandfor an example to make delicacies more prestigious.  The Scottish White Fish Producers' Assocation is began looking into applying for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) accreditation, "a prestigious international charter mark," for haddock and langoustines. As EU Environment secretary Richard Lochhead said, "The MSC standard means consumers can buy fish with confidence - knowing that these stocks are being fished sustainably." (Kesich & Bell, 2007). This success story is an encouraging sign.

It is not only wealthy developed nations that will react to overfishing. We Although critiques point to small countries dependant on fishing as a con to any regulation placed on fishing, we can look to the example of the Maldivesto see that once countries and cultures realize Maldives to see a small island nation that realized the dire condition their its fish stock is in, they will take action. They know that lack of action would be a devastating blow to their country and certain cultural practices in the future.The Maldives is an archipelago of nearly 1200 coral islands where and took action. The Maldives is an archipelago of nearly 1200 coral islands where fisheries account for 11% of the GDP, 20% of employment, and 74% of the country's export commodities (FAO, 1999). The country's dependence on fisheries have has led it to develop sustainable fisheries for various species including the giant clam. However, the The government was quick to respond to potential overexploitation of the giant clam , by banning its export, even though this would definitely decrease some action decreased profits for the people of the Maldives (FAO, 1999).

It Indeed, it is essential for us to show clearly demonstrate to countries and cultures that rely on fish , the state of the global fishery is in, a task which the educational component of our solution hopes to achieve. If we can have encourage the management of these countries and cultures to take the initiative first, we will be more likely in having the people be responsive and supportive of our solution.For countries which depend mostly on their fishing industry, mission has suggested that the industries of the country be reworked while they still continue to utilize the vast coastal areas and water they have. Agriculture is clearly an option in these countries, especially if a crop which thrives in coastal areas is chosenour solution will be very effective.

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