It is impossible for one institution or country alone to carry out the ocean observation on a global scale; it demands the sharing of observational data among many countries around the world. In other words, it is necessary to recognize that the ocean observational data and samples are the common heritage of mankind. This article introduces the international Argo Project as a model case for such data sharing, and concludes by pointing out potential problems in the public disclosure of information and data.

While ships and distribution centers, the frontlines of Japan's international maritime transport, now rely mainly on foreign seafarers, the nucleus of Japanese seafarers and their mission has lately been receiving more and more attention and the problem remains of how to secure qualified personnel. Also, rejuvenation of seafarers in the domestic transport industry has become an urgent issue and likewise calls for the development and increase in number of qualified personnel.

In April of this year, the Obama Fisheries High School, 118 years after its founding, merged with the general curriculum Wakasa Senior High School in the area. On the occasion of this merger, while reflecting on the school's history as well as my own work experience in the Fisheries classroom, I would like to address the local expectations and needs for Fisheries Education and express my hopes for adaptations to a new era.