"Boosting Fishermen's Incomes and Restoring the Ecosystem"... Chuncheon to Release 3.36 Million Aquatic Seedlings

Six Aquatic Species Including Korean Bullhead, Korean Perch, and Eel Released into Soyang Lake, Chuncheon Lake, Cheongpyeong Lake, and Hongcheon River
Restoring the Inland Ecosystem and Rebuilding Fisheries Resources

Chuncheon City in Gangwon Province is set to release 3.36 million aquatic seedlings to restore inland fishery resources that have been declining due to climate change and changes in habitat, and to provide a stable income base for local fishermen.

On the 17th, Dongjagae fish were released into the Hongcheon River. Provided by Chuncheon City.

The city will gradually release a total of six species of aquatic seedlings—Korean bullhead (Dongjagae), Korean perch, eel, catfish, carp, and freshwater snails—into Soyang Lake, Chuncheon Lake, Cheongpyeong Lake, and the Hongcheon River area. All released species have passed infectious disease inspections by the National Fishery Products Quality Management Service, ensuring healthy specimens and improving ecological stability and settlement rates. Taking into account the ecological characteristics and growth periods of each species, the city plans to conduct phased releases from June through November.

Previously, on June 17, the city released 27,000 Korean bullhead into the Hongcheon River area, and on June 26, it will release approximately 55,000 Korean perch. Starting in July, it plans to sequentially release around 26,000 eels, 78,000 catfish, and 68,000 carp. In November, about 3.1 million freshwater snails will be released into Cheongpyeong Lake and the Hongcheon River, marking the completion of this year’s project.

A project budget of 260 million won has been allocated. Chuncheon City will continue to monitor the effects of resource enhancement and habitat conditions after the releases in order to improve the efficiency of the project. The city also plans to consistently promote policies for conserving the inland ecosystem and restoring fishery resources.

A Chuncheon City official stated, “Releasing aquatic seedlings is an important project that helps restore the inland ecosystem and increase fishermen’s incomes. We will continue to foster resources to build a healthy aquatic ecosystem and further enhance the competitiveness of the local fishing industry.”

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