Jindo-gun Implements Closed Season for Octopus, Spanish Mackerel, and Black Porgy

Chammungeo from the 24th to July 4th... Gamsengdom and Samchi during the entire month of May

Jindo-gun Office Building Exterior (Photo by Jindo-gun)

[Jindo＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Jindo County, Jeonnam Province, is promoting compliance with the newly implemented closed seasons for the common octopus, Spanish mackerel, and black porgy starting in May to strengthen fisheries resource management.

According to the county on the 18th, the closed season is a period during which the capture or harvesting of designated marine products is prohibited under the Fisheries Resource Management Act.

This measure aims to protect the spawning period of adult common octopus, Spanish mackerel, and black porgy, as well as the growth period of juvenile fish, to efficiently restore fishery resources.

In particular, since the closed seasons for the common octopus, Spanish mackerel, and black porgy were newly established on January 1 of this year, active cooperation and participation from fishermen, anglers, and non-fishing marine leisure users are required.

The common octopus closed season is from May 24 to July 4 due to increased early mortality of juvenile common octopus caused by recent summer high water temperatures and continuous decline in catch volume due to destruction of coastal spawning grounds.

Additionally, black porgy and Spanish mackerel, whose catch volumes have been steadily decreasing over the past five years, are designated to have a closed season throughout May.

Fishermen who violate the closed season face imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of up to 20 million won, while non-fishing individuals such as anglers and leisure sports participants are subject to fines of up to 800,000 won.

A representative from the Jindo County Fisheries Support Division said, “We hope that both fishermen and non-fishing individuals will work together to protect fishery resources so that black porgy, common octopus, and Spanish mackerel can establish themselves as major fishery resources in Jindo County.”