South Korea: South Chungcheong Province, “We will double sea cucumber production within 3 years”

Published May 24, 2024

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South Chungcheong Province in South Korea is investing 28.8 billion won over the next five years to double its sea cucumber production, which has been on a continuous decline for the past five years. The province's Chungnam sea cucumbers are rich in nutrients and popular in China. The investment will be used for creating eco-friendly habitats and spawning grounds, stocking mother and baby cucumbers, and establishing a mass production system. The province aims to establish a 6th industrialization platform to increase fishermen's income and attract young urban fishermen.

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Continuous decline in production over the past five years By investing 28.8 billion won by 2026 Promotion of eco-friendly habitat creation, etc. South Chungcheong Province will invest 28.8 billion won from this year to 2026 to double sea cucumber production. Chungnam sea cucumbers are rich in nutrients such as protein, calcium, and potassium, and have high nutritional and medical value. Stone sea cucumbers, mainly produced in Boryeong and Taean, are popular in China and are mostly exported. Sea cucumber production in the province is decreasing: 67,242 tons in 2019, 64,011 tons in 2020, 65,756 tons in 2021, 58,428 tons in 2022, and 52,415 tons last year. Sea cucumbers have a strong appetite in water temperatures around 19℃, and are most active in water temperatures around 10℃. Accordingly, the province plans to create an eco-friendly habitat and spawning grounds by investing stones and functional blocks in the coastal waters of Boryeong and Taean, which maintain cold water ...

Source: Agrinet