Jangheung-gun Releases 150,000 Carp Fry into Major Rivers Including the Tamjin River
Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do, has held a large-scale fry release event to increase local aquatic resources and protect the ecosystem. This event was organized as part of an effort to improve the river environment in Jangheung-gun and enrich local fish stocks.
Over the past few days, Jangheung-gun released 150,000 carp fry into 18 major rivers and reservoirs within the county, including the Tamjin River in Jangheung-eup. The fry released this time were healthily raised directly by the Tamjin River Fisheries Research Institute under Jangheung-gun.
The Tamjin River Fisheries Research Institute is responsible for researching and producing fish species suitable for the local ecosystem. An official from the research institute explained that the carp released this time will grow well in a clean environment and will be of great help in increasing the biodiversity of local rivers.
Jangheung-gun plans to continue providing a rich natural environment for local residents through ongoing fry release projects. In addition, the county intends to focus on river protection activities and water quality management to ensure that the released fry can grow successfully.