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Sea lettuce (Tokai)

Sea lettuce (Tokai)

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The blue-green laver cultivated in the sea between Toba and Isobe districts is of the type Hitoegusa. Aquaculture is especially popular in Matoya Bay. They are picked from winter to spring, and most of them are dried before being distributed. The scenery of the vivid green carpet of blue-green algae that stretches out from the cultivation nets during this period has become a seasonal sight in the Ise-Shima region. The sea lettuce grown in this area is highly evaluated for its softness and fragrance, and has been attracting attention in recent years not only because of its delicious taste but also because it is extremely nutritious. It is rich in various vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, etc., and is also rich in β-carotene, a type of carotenoid, as a functional nutrient, so it can be expected to have a strong antioxidant effect. The blue-green laver cultivated in the sea between Toba and Isobe districts is of the type Hitoegusa. Aquaculture is especially popular in Matoya Bay. They are picked from winter to spring, and most of them are dried before being distributed. vivid green carpet of blue-green algae that stretches out from the cultivation nets during this period has become a seasonal sight in the Ise-Shima region. it has been attracting attention not only because of its delicious taste, but also because it is highly nutritious. Rich in various vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, As it contains a lot of β-carotene, a type of carotenoid, as a functional nutrient, it can be expected to have a strong antioxidant effect.

Toba Isobe Fishery Cooperative

Toba Isobe Fisheries Cooperative Association was established in October 2002 by merging 16 fishermen's cooperatives in Toba City, Mie Prefecture and 6 fishermen's cooperative associations in Isobe Town, Shima City. The fishing grounds of our cooperative are rich in variety, including Ise Bay, the mouth of Ise Bay, the open sea from Enshu Sea to Kumano Sea, and Matoya Bay, and are mainly engaged in coastal fisheries that engage in various fisheries and aquaculture fisheries such as seaweed and oysters. . It is a production area of ​​many kinds of fish such as Spanish mackerel and whitebait raised in Ise Bay, and it is also the home of spiny lobster fishing. In addition, the rich fishing grounds created by the complex topography of the rias are also popular with female divers, such as abalone and turban shells. Since ancient times, the Toba-Shima region has been giving tribute to the imperial family and the imperial court with a large amount of marine products. It is a historical production area centered on marine products, such as scattered areas that are deeply related to the rituals that are indispensable for the rituals. Toba Isobe Fisheries Cooperative Association was established in October 2002 by merging 16 fishermen's cooperatives in Toba City, Mie Prefecture and 6 fishermen's cooperative associations in Isobe Town, Shima City. mouth of Ise Bay, the open sea from the Enshu Sea to the Kumano Sea, and Matoya Bay. Coastal fisheries that engage in various fisheries and aquaculture fisheries such as seaweed and oysters are the main activities. kinds of fish such as Spanish mackerel and whitebait raised in Ise Bay, and it is also the home of spiny lobster fishing. In addition, the rich fishing grounds created by the complex topography of the rias are also popular with female divers, such as abalone Since ancient times, the Toba-Shima region has been known as ``Miketsukuni-shima'' since many marine products were donated to the imperial family and the imperial co urt during the Manyo period. In addition, it is a historical production area centered on marine products, such as areas that are deeply related to the rituals that are indispensable for the rituals of Ise Jingu.

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