Yeonggwang-gun Releases 12.8 Million Juvenile Shrimp into Chilsan Waters

Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do actively responded to the decline of marine resources in coastal waters by releasing 12.8 million juvenile shrimp, which are highly preferred by fishermen, into the Chilsan area on the 19th.

According to the county on the 22nd, the released shrimp have an average size of over 1.2 cm, making them the largest among shrimp species inhabiting the West and South Seas. They are sedentary fish that do not migrate far from the coast, resulting in a very high release effect.

On the 19th, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do released 12.8 million juvenile shrimp into the Chilsan sea area.
[Photo by Yeonggwang-gun]

The county expects that by this fall, the shrimp will grow to about 15 cm, a marketable size, significantly contributing to the actual income of local fishermen.

The shrimp are rich in nutrients such as high protein, minerals, and chitosan, and their excellent taste makes 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 declined. We will strive to restore marine resources and increase fishermen’s income through continuous release of high-quality marine species suited to local characteristics.”

Local fishermen said, “The year following the release, fishery production noticeably increases,” and they suggested the continuous release of healthy marine species to improve fishermen’s income.

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

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

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