South Korea: Jeju Island allocates 1721 tons of total allowable catch of conch

Published 2021년 9월 27일

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Jeju Island has allocated a total allowable catch (TAC) of 1721 tons of conch for the period from July to June, which will be distributed to fisheries cooperatives in six districts. The distribution is based on a survey by the Korea Fisheries Resources Service and the Korea Maritime and Fisheries Research Institute, taking into account average production, number of haenyeo, and area of village fishing grounds. The majority of the catch, 1668 tons, will be distributed to Jeju City and other areas, with the remaining income being stabilized through strengthening domestic sales and marketing, despite a drop in exports to Japan due to COVID-19.

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Jeju Island recently announced that the total allowable catch (TAC) of conch from July of this year to June of next year was set at 1721 tons and distributed to fisheries cooperatives (fishing villages) in six districts. The distribution of the total permissible catch of conch is calculated by conducting a complete survey of conch production by the Korea Fisheries Resources Service for continuous production management of conch resources and consulting with the Korea Maritime and Fisheries Research Institute. The total allowable catch is distributed by fishermen's cooperatives by combining average production, number of haenyeo, and area of village fishing grounds for the past three years. Of the total catch of 1721 tons, 1668 tons were distributed to Jeju City, Hallim, Chuja Island, Seogwipo, Seongsanpo, and Moseulpo Suhyup. Yang ...

Source: Fisheco