Gyeongnam Province Releases 27,000 Catfish and Korean Bullhead in the Region

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The Freshwater Fish Research Center of the Gyeongsangnam-do Fisheries Resources Research Institute released freshwater fish fry in rivers and streams within the province from June 18 to 28 to create a healthy ecosystem.

The species and quantity released were a total of 27,000 individuals, including catfish (megi), Korean bullhead (beodeulchi) fry, and Southeast freshwater crab (Dongnamchamge) juveniles.

The average sizes were approximately 6 cm for catfish, 5 cm for Korean bullhead, and 1 cm for Southeast freshwater crab.

The release sites included six locations in rivers and streams across four cities and counties: Changwon-si, Miryang-si, Goseong-gun, and Hadong-gun.

Before release, the provincial Seafood Safety Management Center conducted infectious disease tests, and only healthy seeds with no detected diseases were released into suitable waters.

Additionally, the Freshwater Fish Research Center plans to release freshwater fish seeds such as carp, crucian carp, Korean bullhead, and loach fry, as well as freshwater snail juveniles, until the end of October to enhance inland fisheries resources within the province.

Fisheries groups or villages wishing to request releases can contact the fisheries departments of the respective cities and counties, agricultural technology centers, or the provincial Freshwater Fish Research Center.

Furthermore, a meeting will be held in July with 18 fisheries groups in the province to promote the inland fisheries industry.

The meeting will reflect requests and surveys of desired species for fry release proposed by local residents.

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