590,000 crucian carp and squid released in 8 cities and counties in Gyeonggi Province

Published 2024년 9월 13일

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Gyeonggi Province has released 90,000 crucian carp fry and 500,000 snails into rivers and streams across eight cities and counties from September 9 to 11. This initiative aims to protect the inland water ecosystem and boost fishermen's income. The high-quality seeds, produced by the Gyeonggi Province Marine and Fisheries Resources Research Institute, have passed infectious disease tests. Crucian carp, a popular freshwater fish in Korea, can grow up to 40 cm and is considered a health food. The snails, which are a significant income source for inland fishermen, help purify water by consuming organic matter and moss.

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Gyeonggi Province released 90,000 crucian carp fry and 500,000 snails into rivers and streams in the province for three days from September 9 to 11. Gyeonggi Province announced that it released 590,000 crucian carp and snails in eight cities and counties, including Gapyeong (Bukhan River), Namyangju (Yongamcheon), Yeoncheon (Hantan River), Ansan (Tando Lake), Yangpyeong (Gajeongcheon), Pyeongtaek (Pyeongtaek Lake), Gwangju (Gonjiamcheon), Yeoju (Geumdangcheon), and Hwaseong (Namyangho), to protect the inland water ecosystem and increase the income of fishermen. The crucian carp and snails released this time were produced by the Gyeonggi Province Marine and Fisheries Resources Research Institute since April, and are high-quality seeds that passed the infectious disease test for crucian carp that are 4 cm or larger and 0.7 cm or larger. Looking at the characteristics of each individual, crucian carp is Korea's representative freshwater ...

Source: Fisheco