Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Announces Closed Season Starting in May for Black Sea Bream, Mackerel, and Jjukkumi...

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on the 30th that the closed seasons for species such as black porgy, mackerel, and webfoot octopus will begin next month to restore fishery resources.

According to the Ministry, the capture of black porgy is prohibited throughout May. For webfoot octopus, considering spawning and growth, capture is banned for about four months from May 11 to August 31. Mackerel will also enter a closed season for one month from May 4 to June 3.

Under the Fisheries Resources Management Act, the government stipulates that the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall designate and announce a one-month closed season for mackerel between April 1 and June 30 each year.

If fishery workers violate the closed season by capturing or collecting aquatic animals and plants, they face a fine of up to 20 million KRW or imprisonment for up to two years, while non-fishery individuals such as anglers are fined 800,000 KRW.

Detailed information on the closed seasons for 44 species and minimum size restrictions for 41 species can be found at the National Law Information Center of the Ministry of Government Legislation.

Im Tae-ho, Director of the Fisheries Resources Policy Division at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, said, "We ask all citizens, including fishery workers, to strictly observe the closed seasons so that spawning fish in spring can safely reproduce and juvenile fish can grow, allowing fishery resources to recover smoothly."

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