Gyeongsangnam-do Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Fishing During Spring Spawning Season

Gyeongsangnam-do, Crackdown on Illegal Fishing Activities

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jucheol In] Gyeongsangnam-do will conduct intensive crackdowns on illegal fishing throughout May to coincide with the spring spawning season.

This crackdown will be carried out jointly with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and city and county governments. The main targets of the crackdown include catching juvenile fish, violations of closed seasons and restricted areas, unlicensed and unauthorized fishing, using fishing gear or methods different from those permitted, and transporting, possessing, or selling illegally caught fish.

In particular, land-based crackdowns will be strengthened on the distribution, display, and sale of illegally caught fish at ports, fish markets, and traditional markets.

Illegal activities detected during the intensive crackdown will be strictly dealt with through judicial measures according to fisheries-related laws, and administrative sanctions such as suspension or cancellation of fishing licenses will also be imposed.

Earlier, since March, Gyeongnam Province has distributed promotional materials to fishermen’s organizations such as the Fisheries Cooperative and traditional markets, urging fishermen to voluntarily comply with regulations and protect marine resources.

Ha Haeseong, Director of the Fisheries Resources Division of Gyeongnam Province, said, “We plan to continuously crack down on illegal fishing to protect marine resources and establish fishing order,” adding, “We ask fishermen to actively participate in protecting marine resources and maintaining fishing order themselves.”

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