Gyeonggi Province releases native fish fry into the Tancheon River in Seongnam

The Gyeonggi-do Marine and Fisheries Resources Research Institute released 35,000 fry of native fish species, including daesolgi, goldfish, and bullhead, into the Tancheon River in Seongnam on the 2nd to restore fish resources and conserve biodiversity. The fry were produced by the research institute through experimental research projects and have passed inspections for aquatic animal infectious diseases, ensuring they are healthy. Daesolgi and goldfish play a foundational role in the ecosystem of rivers and streams, while bullhead feed on aquatic larvae, thereby environmentally reducing harmful insects. The research institute chose the Tancheon River, a popular site for many citizens, as the first release site to widely publicize the necessity and effectiveness of restoring native fish species. The release event was attended by officials including Bang Seong-hwan, Chairman of the Agricultural and Marine Committee of the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly, and members of the Seongnam ...