Jeonnam Province Aims for Zero Red Tide Damage... System Inspection Underway

Early Support of 29.9 Billion Won for Five Types of Equipment Decided at Countermeasures Committee
Practical Response Drill Scheduled for June 26 in Hwatae Waters, Yeosu

On the 19th, the "2025 Red Tide Countermeasures Committee" was held at the provincial government office. Photo by Jeonnam Province

On June 19, Jeonnam Province held the "2025 Red Tide Countermeasures Committee" at the provincial government office to review control measures aimed at achieving zero red tide damage this summer.

This year, due to abnormal climate conditions, changes in the marine environment have become more pronounced, making the timing and extent of red tide outbreaks more uncertain than in previous years.

The National Institute of Fisheries Science forecasted that red tides could appear from mid-July this year, and that the scale and timing may vary depending on weather conditions such as the monsoon front and typhoon occurrences.

Accordingly, Jeonnam Province has established a proactive response system, which includes expanding monitoring networks, conducting pre-inspections of control equipment, and improving cooperation systems among relevant agencies.

The province has set this year's red tide response policy to focus on prevention, while also strengthening on-site response capabilities and supporting the management stability of fishers, with the goal of minimizing damage. To this end, Jeonnam Province is investing a total of 29.9 billion won in five project areas, including red tide response equipment, to reinforce its response system.

In particular, Jeonnam Province is thoroughly preparing in advance by inspecting fish farms and control equipment before any red tide occurs, and by strengthening education and information provision for fishers. If necessary, the province will encourage emergency releases to minimize damage, and in the event of a red tide, it plans to promptly deploy yellow soil dispersal and oxygen supply equipment.

To further enhance the effectiveness of these response plans, Jeonnam Province will conduct a joint public-private practical response drill on June 26 in the waters off Hwatae, Nam-myeon, Yeosu. This joint drill is designed to prepare for both red tides and high water temperatures. Participants will include the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the National Institute of Fisheries Science, Jeonnam Province, Yeosu City, the Marine and Fisheries Science Institute, the Coast Guard, the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives, and fishers. They will comprehensively review all response procedures on-site, including monitoring, situation reporting, yellow soil dispersal, and water flow control.

A Jeonnam Province official stated, "The patterns of red tide outbreaks are becoming increasingly complex due to abnormal climate conditions," and added, "Through a province-led response system, we will be thoroughly prepared for everything from monitoring to control and recovery, in order to minimize damage to the fisheries sector."

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