Jeongeup-si Releases Eel and Catfish Fry into Dongjincheon River

Jeongeup City in Jeollabuk-do announced on the 17th that it released 8,000 eel fry and 380,000 catfish fry into the Dongjin River.

The eel and catfish fry released this time were carefully selected healthy seeds that had undergone aquatic animal disease inspections. The release event was held with the attendance of fishermen, fisheries organizations, local residents, and related officials.

Jeongeup City released 8,000 eel fry and 380,000 catfish fry into the Dongjin River on the 17th.
[Photo by Jeongeup City]

Jeollabuk-do and Jeongeup City stated, "Since 2019, we have been promoting the release project to expand inland fishery resources, increase fishery resources suitable for local characteristics, and restore the natural ecological environment, including the preservation of disappearing native fish species."

A city official said, "While releasing fry is important, above all, we ask all residents to manage and monitor the environment well until the fry grow into adult fish and to prevent the capture of protected species and juvenile fish due to illegal fishing activities."

Meanwhile, the city has entrusted the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency with conducting a release effect survey for the release project, which has been ongoing for four years.

Jeongeup = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Jaegil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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