Wando-gun Seeks Solutions to High Temperature Damage in Abalone Farms On Site

On-site Inspection and Onboard Training Conducted at Seven Eup-Myeon Abalone Farms

Wando-gun, in collaboration with the National Institute of Fisheries Science Namhae Fisheries Research Institute, conducted inspections and training at abalone farms to prevent damage from high water temperatures. (Photo by Wando-gun)

[Wando＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Shin Woo-cheol) announced that, in collaboration with the National Institute of Fisheries Science Namhae Fisheries Research Institute (Researcher Kim Byung-hak), it conducted on-site inspections and onboard training at abalone farms in the area from the 21st to the 23rd to actively respond to high water temperature damage.

Over three days, they visited abalone farms in seven towns and townships including Wando, Gunoe, Geumil, Yaksan, Nohwa, Soan, and Cheongsan to inspect the sites and provided customized education to fishermen on aquaculture methods suited to the farm environments.

The main training content included explanations and Q&A sessions on abalone breeding and management techniques to prepare for high water temperatures by predicting the spawning period for each farm, as well as methods to reduce mortality rates.

Governor Shin Woo-cheol stated, “Although there was no high water temperature damage in our county last year, this year, due to the increase in coastal water temperature, damage is expected from mid-July,” and urged fishermen to practice early abalone shipment and to leave one row of cages empty to prevent any damage.

Wando-gun plans to continue proactive responses to high water temperature damage through ongoing on-site inspections of abalone farms.

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