Tidal flat high-income variety ‘razor clam’ seed release in South Korea

Published 2024년 11월 11일

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The Jeonnam Provincial Institute of Ocean Science and Technology has initiated efforts to revitalize the local fishing economy and support resource recovery by releasing 1.5 million razor clam seeds into Suncheon Bay. This initiative aims to address the drastic decline in razor clam production, which has plummeted from 3,577 tons in the 1990s to just 8 tons in 2023, due to overharvesting, climate change, and slow recovery. Renowned for their flavor and exported to Japan, razor clams from this region are crucial for local fishermen's income. Since 2021, the institute has released a total of 1.9 million seeds to restore the population and enhance local livelihoods.

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The Jeonnam Provincial Institute of Ocean Science and Technology released 1.5 million of its own-produced razor clam seeds into the waters of Suncheon Bay on October 30 to secure the main income base of Suncheon Bay and increase the income of the fishing village. The razor clams produced in the waters of Suncheon Bay are consistently popular with enthusiasts for their unique flavor and savory taste. They are a regional filial variety recognized internationally for their excellent marketability and quality due to their natural habitat environment, and are exported to Japan. The average annual production was 3,577 tons in the 1990s, but it plummeted to 392 tons in the 2010s and 8 tons in 2023 due to continuous harvesting, climate change, and slow resource recovery. Resource recovery efforts through the release of razor clam artificial seeds are urgently needed. The Jeonnam Provincial Institute of Ocean Science and Technology has been promoting the production and release of razor ...

Source: Fisheco