Gyeonggi-do Invests 8.6 Billion KRW to Revitalize Inland Fisheries

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province is promoting a freshwater fishery resource enhancement project in rivers and streams, including the release of juvenile fish and the creation of artificial spawning grounds, aiming for a freshwater fishery production of 4,000 tons this year.

On the 12th, the province announced that it plans to invest 8.6 billion KRW this year according to the "2020 Gyeonggi Province Freshwater Fishery Promotion Implementation Plan," which includes 16 tasks across four key areas.

The four key areas are ▲ Establishment of a sustainable fishing fishery foundation ▲ Revitalization of freshwater aquaculture business ▲ Safe seafood production guidance and management ▲ Restoration of aquatic ecosystems and establishment of fishery order.

The freshwater fishery production in Gyeonggi Province has been steadily increasing due to continuous resource management, reaching 2,593 tons in 2017, 3,241 tons in 2018, and 3,686 tons last year.

This year, the province will invest 2.3 billion KRW to release 18.57 million juvenile fish with high profitability, such as eel and Korean perch (ssogari). After release, it plans to continuously manage by creating artificial spawning grounds and expanding fishways.

In the field of revitalizing freshwater aquaculture business, 4.7 billion KRW will be invested to support the installation costs of aquaculture facilities such as emergency generators and underground wells, and to promote the creation of complexes where ornamental fish production, research, distribution, and import/export can be conducted in one place.

Additionally, 550 million KRW will be invested in safe seafood production guidance and management, including disease inspection at fish farms and residue testing of harmful substances.

A provincial official emphasized, "After many years of effort, freshwater fishery resources in Gyeonggi Province have greatly recovered. We will strive to further enhance the competitiveness of freshwater fisheries and lead to increased income for fishermen."

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