Gyeonggi-do Marine Fisheries Resources Research Institute Releases 100,000 Juvenile Flower Crabs

On July 22 and 23, the Gyeonggi-do Marine Fisheries Resources Research Institute will release 100,000 juvenile flower crabs into the coastal waters near Gungpyeong Port in Hwaseong and Oido Port in Siheung.

The flower crab juveniles were bred by the Gyeonggi-do Marine Fisheries Resources Research Institute from eggs obtained from female flower crabs inhabiting the Hwaseong sea area. These are healthy individuals that have passed inspections for transmissible aquatic diseases. Each individual measures at least 1 cm in carapace width.

Kim Seonggon, Director of the Gyeonggi-do Marine Fisheries Resources Research Institute, stated, "The flower crab is a representative marine resource of the West Sea and is particularly favored by fishermen because it does not migrate much after release. We expect this initiative to help enhance marine resources in Gyeonggi coastal waters."

Flower crabs released by Gyeonggi-do Marine Fisheries Resources Research Institute

Since 2020, the Gyeonggi-do Marine Fisheries Resources Research Institute has been producing and releasing not only flower crabs but also other valuable marine seeds such as webfoot octopus and Manila clams into the Gyeonggi coastal waters.

In June, the institute released 1.5 million native kuruma prawns, as well as 50,000 webfoot octopuses and cuttlefish. In October, Manila clams and surf clams are scheduled to be released sequentially.

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