Tuna, Mackerel, and Crab Not Caught… Coastal Fishing Amounts Lowest in 50 Years

Published 2025년 2월 25일

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South Korea's coastal fishery production has seen a significant decrease, dropping by 11.6% to 841,000 tons, marking the third lowest figure since 1970. This decline is attributed to poor fish school formations and reduced resource stocks due to high water temperatures. Additionally, there was a 4.3% decrease in the production value of coastal fisheries, amounting to KRW 4.1763 trillion. Despite these challenges, the total fisheries production in 2024 is expected to reach 3.61 million tons, with a value of KRW 10.918 trillion, marking the first time it has exceeded 10 trillion won. This increase is primarily due to a significant rise in deep-sea fisheries and sponge aquaculture, despite a decrease in coastal and inland fisheries.

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Coastal fishery production 841,000 tons Plummeted 11.6% compared to last year Fisheries production also decreased by 4.3% Sponge aquaculture and inland fisheries also ‘fall’ Fisheries production reached 10.918 trillion won The highest since statistics were compiled in 1970 Last year, the catch of marine products caught in coastal waters in Korea was 841,000 tons. This is the third lowest figure since statistics were compiled in 1970 and the lowest since 1973. According to the ‘2024 Fishery Production Trend Survey Results (Preliminary)’ announced by Statistics Korea on the 21st, coastal fishery production last year was 841,000 tons, down 11.6% from 952,000 tons the previous year (2023). The decrease in catches of hairtail, squid, tuna, mackerel, and crabs is mainly due to the poor formation of fish schools and the decrease in resource stocks caused by the high water temperature. Accordingly, the coastal fishery production value also decreased by 4.3% year-on-year to KRW ...

Source: Agrinet