Jeonnam Province Focuses Administrative Efforts on Restoring Declining Fisheries Resources

188 Billion KRW to Be Invested
Artificial Reef Facilities and Other Projects Planned

Jeonnam Provincial Government Office Building View

Jeollanam-do will invest 18.8 billion KRW this year in fisheries resource development projects, including the installation of 64 hectares of artificial reefs, the release of 20 million fish seeds, the creation of 501 hectares of sea cucumber resources, the fostering of 30 self-managed fishery communities, and the establishment of 159 hectares of marine forests.

To restore the ecosystem and replenish fisheries resources in coastal areas where resources are declining due to environmental changes from climate change and indiscriminate overfishing, the province annually implements projects such as creating spawning grounds and habitats for aquatic species and releasing fish seeds.

For the restoration of coastal habitats devastated by 'getnogeum' (seaweed deforestation), 11 billion KRW will be spent on artificial reef facilities and post-management, sea cucumber habitat surveys and seed sowing projects, and the creation of spawning and nursery grounds and marine forests, establishing optimal habitat and ecological environments tailored to the characteristics of each target area.

Additionally, 2.1 billion KRW will be provided for the release of fish seeds in coastal waters, with the release of 20 million individuals of 13 species?including black sea bream, blue crab, shrimp, octopus, sea cucumber, and abalone?by region, not only to promote specialized species but also to secure biodiversity, thereby increasing fisheries productivity.

To promote participatory fisheries resource protection and management and spread related culture, 4.1 billion KRW will be invested in projects such as post-management and effectiveness surveys of existing artificial reefs, and support for outstanding self-managed fishery communities where fishers autonomously manage resources in accordance with local characteristics.

To strengthen the restoration and management of inland water ecosystems, 1.6 billion KRW will be invested in repairing and improving fishways in rivers and streams that are not functioning properly, as well as in projects to eradicate invasive alien fish species.

Jeon Changwoo, Director of the Eco-friendly Fisheries Division of Jeollanam-do, stated, “Jeollanam-do will implement various projects to restore fisheries resources and respond to climate change, maintaining a healthy marine and fisheries ecosystem and contributing to the creation of sustainable high income for fishing villages.”

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