Gyeongsangbuk-do issued a jellyfish warning in South Korea

Published 2021년 7월 30일

Tridge summary

Gyeongsangbuk-do Province in South Korea is taking measures to protect the fishing industry and public from the Nomura-tailed jellyfish, following an advisory issued by the academy last month. This species, which originates from China, has been spreading from the East China Sea to the coastal waters of Gyeongbuk, causing harm to fishing gear and reducing catch quality. The province is implementing relief work including a project to purchase jellyfish, and monitoring their numbers to warn fishermen and other organizations. Cities and counties will be compensated 10,000 won for their efforts.
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Gyeongsangbuk-do Province recently announced that it would carry out relief work, such as a jellyfish purchase project, to prevent damage to the fishing industry and prevent jellyfish stings as the Nomura-tailed jellyfish advisory was issued in the waters between Gyeongnam and North Gyeongsang Province on the 19th of last month. The Nomura-billed jellyfish is a species that originates from the coast of China, floats along with the currents, and enters Korea. It first appeared in the East China Sea in May, and appeared in large quantities in the Jeju-South coast from June, and spread to the coastal waters of Gyeongbuk, where it was On the 19th of last month, the academy issued an advisory for Nomura-billed jellyfish. In particular, the Nomura-billed jellyfish is a large species that grows up to 1 m in diameter and weighs up to 150 kg, and not only causes sting accidents in summer, but also damages the fishing industry by damaging ...
Source: Fisheco

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