South Korea: South Chungcheong Province increases sea cucumber production by 100%

Published May 27, 2024

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South Chungcheong Province in South Korea is planning to double its sea cucumber production by 2026, investing 28.8 billion won to create an eco-friendly spawning and habitat in the Boryeong and Taean waters. Sea cucumbers, known for their nutritional and medical value, have been facing a decline in production due to global warming. The province aims to increase production by 100% per year on average through stocking mother and young sea cucumbers, creating a suitable habitat, and establishing a mass production system. This initiative is aimed at increasing the income of fishermen, creating a fishing village, and serving as a new growth engine for the Chungcheongnam-do fisheries industry.

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South Chungcheong Province has decided to double sea cucumber production in the province within the next three years. Sea cucumbers are called ‘wild ginseng of the sea’ and are in the spotlight, but their production has been decreasing significantly in recent years due to global warming. South Chungcheong Province announced on the 20th that it will invest 28.8 billion won by 2026 to create an eco-friendly sea cucumber spawning and habitat in the Boryeong and Taean waters. Sea cucumbers are rich in nutrients such as protein, calcium, and potassium, so they have high nutritional and medical value, and have a unique texture and taste, making them popular with tourists visiting the sea. In particular, sea cucumbers produced in South Chungcheong Province are recognized as having the highest quality in Korea, and most of the sea cucumbers produced in the Boryeong and Taean regions are highly preferred in China and are exported. The Boryeong-Taean sea area is an area where cold water is ...

Source: Fisheco