Maximum Temperature Reaches 28.1°C in Gangjin Marang Waters... Abalone and Flounder Farms on High Alert for Elevated Water Temperatures

Joint Inspection of Marang-myeon Aquaculture Farms
Authorities Urge Preventive Measures Against Mortality Damage

As the heatwave continues, the water temperature in the coastal waters of Marang-myeon, Gangjin County, Jeollanam-do has surpassed 28 degrees Celsius. With growing concerns about aquaculture organism mortality, Gangjin County inspected the high-temperature response measures at abalone and flounder farms.

According to Gangjin County, Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City, authorities visited a land-based aquaculture farm in Marang-myeon on August 7, 2026 to conduct inspections aimed at preventing damage from high water temperatures. On that day, the maximum water temperature in the Marang-myeon area reached 28.1 degrees Celsius. In July, a high-temperature advisory was issued for these waters.

Officials from Gangjin County and Jeonnam Gwangju Integration Metropolitan City are visiting the land-based aquaculture farm in Maryang-myeon to inspect the management status of aquaculture organisms and facility equipment in preparation for high water temperatures. Photo by Gangjin County

During the inspection, they checked the condition of the abalone and flounder and confirmed the management status of the farm’s facilities and equipment. They also inspected whether appropriate stocking density was being maintained, if emergency power supplies were secured in preparation for power outages, and whether high-temperature response equipment, such as liquid oxygen supply facilities and underwater pumps, was operating properly.

They also reviewed the prevention of heat-related illness and the safety management for fishery workers operating in the heatwave. On-site, officials provided guidelines on step-by-step management of aquaculture farms during heatwave alerts and health instructions for fishery workers.

Gangjin County plans to continue on-site inspections and preventive guidance at local aquaculture farms throughout the period of persistent high water temperatures.

A county official stated, "Heatwaves and high water temperatures are directly linked to the livelihoods of aquaculture households, so we will do our utmost in on-site inspections and preventive activities to minimize damage. We also ask fishery workers to continuously monitor water temperatures and regularly check their response facilities and equipment."

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