Gyeongnam Province Leads Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems in Rivers, Streams, and Reservoirs Within the Province

Release of 9.167 Million Freshwater Fish Fry of 10 Species by the End of July

The Gyeongnam Fisheries Resources Research Institute released juvenile Southeast Asian freshwater crabs and Korean chubs into rivers and streams across the province from the 3rd to the 4th.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The Freshwater Fish Research Center of the Gyeongsangnam-do Fisheries Resources Research Institute announced on the 6th that it has additionally released 20,000 Southeast Asian freshwater crabs (Dongnamchamge) juveniles and 25,000 Korean dark chub (Beodeulchi) fry into rivers and streams within the province from the 3rd to August 4th.

This effort aims to secure the diversity of fishery resources and create a healthy ecosystem.

Only healthy seeds free from disease were released into three locations in rivers and streams across three cities and counties: Miryang-si, Hadong-gun, and Hapcheon-gun. Approximately 20,000 Dongnamchamge juveniles about 1 cm in size and 25,000 Beodeulchi about 5 cm in size were released.

Beodeulchi is a bioindicator species inhabiting first-class water quality, and Dongnamchamge is used in foods such as Chamgetang (freshwater crab soup) and Chamgejang (fermented freshwater crab).

Due to their high utilization value, it is expected that they will grow into adults in about 1 to 2 years, contributing to increased income for fishermen.

In particular, from March to the end of July this year, 9,167,000 freshwater fish fry of 10 species including salmon, sweetfish, carp, and crucian carp were released.

Jindongsoo, director of the Freshwater Fish Research Center, stated, "We plan to continue releasing fry (including juvenile crabs) to increase fishermen's income, and especially to restore the reputation of Miryang River salmon, we will strengthen the release of salmon fry."

To this end, the Freshwater Fish Research Center plans to complete consultations with related institutions such as the National Institute of Fisheries Science in August and secure adult salmon returning to Miryang River in September without missing the timing.

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