South Chungcheongnam-do Fisheries Resources Research Institute Releases 440,000 Young Octopuses

Published 2025년 7월 22일

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The Chungnam Fisheries Resources Research Institute released 440,000 young octopuses in the sea areas near Seosan, Dangjin, and Boryeong from June 27 to July 8 to recover fishery resources and increase fishermen's income. The released octopuses were spawned from parent octopuses caught in the waters off Boryeong from April 22 to May 9, and are approximately 0.04-0.05g in size. The research institute used a self-developed release net to improve the survival rate of young octopuses, quickly releasing them and reducing their exposure to external environments to enhance their chances of survival.

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The Chungnam Province Fisheries Resources Research Institute released 440,000 young octopuses in the sea areas near Seosan, Dangjin, and Boryeong from June 27 to July 8 to recover fisheries resources and increase fishermen's income. The released octopuses were produced by inducing spawning from parent octopuses caught in the waters off Boryeong from April 22 to May 9, and are approximately 0.04-0.05g in size. The research institute used a self-made release net to improve the survival rate of young octopuses. By improving the existing release net that had the disadvantage of some individuals sticking inside the packaging, they quickly released the octopuses and reduced the time young individuals were exposed to external environments, thereby increasing their survival rate. A representative of the Chungnam Province Fisheries Resources ...

Source: Agrinet