Yeonggwang-gun Releases 6.7 Million Juvenile Shrimp into Chilsan Waters

[Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong] On the 24th, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do, released 6.7 million juvenile shrimp, which are highly preferred by fishermen, into the Chilsan waters of Yeonggwang-gun to actively respond to the decline of marine resources in coastal waters.

According to the county on the 25th, the released shrimp have an average size of over 1.2 cm, making them the largest among shrimp species inhabiting the West and South coasts. They are sedentary fish that do not migrate far from the coast, resulting in a very high release effect.

The county expects that by this fall, the shrimp will grow to a marketable weight of about 300g, significantly contributing to the actual income of local fishermen.

Shrimp are rich in nutrients such as high protein, minerals, and chitosan, and their taste is excellent, making them a popular seasonal food in autumn with very high consumer demand.

A county official stated, “Due to environmental changes in fishing grounds and overfishing, marine resources have significantly decreased. We will strive to restore marine resources and increase fishermen's income through continuous release of high-quality aquatic seeds suitable for local characteristics.”

Local fishermen said, “The year after the release, fishery production noticeably increases,” and they requested continuous release of healthy aquatic seeds to improve fishermen's income.

Meanwhile, the county plans to additionally release 130,000 spotted sea bass and 1.3 million mantis shrimp into the Chilsan waters, continuously releasing high value-added species suitable for local characteristics to lead the creation of marine resources and increase fishery productivity.

Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong leejs7879@asiae.co.kr

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