Shinan-gun Selected for “Pilot Aquaculture Support Project for Climate Change Response”

Shinan-gun in South Jeolla Province has begun restructuring its aquaculture industry to respond to climate change. On the 17th, the county announced that it had been selected for the “Pilot Aquaculture Support Project for Climate Change Response” hosted by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.

Damage caused by mass mortalities at aquaculture farms in the Sinan-gun area due to rising water temperatures has been increasing for several years. Provided by Sinan-gun

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This project will invest a total of 300 million won to reduce damage to aquaculture farms caused by climate change, such as high water temperatures, and to increase the income of fishing households.

Currently, offshore cage aquaculture in Shinan-gun is heavily focused on rockfish. However, this species has a temperature limit of around 28°C, resulting in repeated losses due to high water temperatures during the summer.

Accordingly, the county plans to minimize damage by launching pilot aquaculture projects with species that are more resistant to high temperatures, such as sea bass, black porgy, and yellow croaker.

With this project, Shinan-gun aims to move away from a single-species focused structure and transition to a multi-species integrated aquaculture system, spreading successful cases to strengthen its ability to respond to climate change.

Additionally, by reducing the risks associated with high water temperatures, the county expects to secure stability in aquaculture management and create new sources of income, thereby contributing to structural improvements in the local aquaculture industry.

A county official stated, “We will proactively respond to climate change and establish a sustainable foundation for aquaculture,” adding, “We aim to ensure stable household income for fishing families while enhancing the industry’s competitiveness.”

Meanwhile, from 2021 to 2025, the county has implemented response policies, including providing a total of 14.1 billion won in disaster relief funds to 470 fishing households affected by high water temperatures.

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