동아시아 양만(養鰻)산업의 문제점 및 개선방안에 관한 연구

A Study on Problems and Improvement of East Asian Eel Aquaculture Industry

As a subject of aquaculture production, Eel(Genus Anguilla) is mostly farmed in the East Asia region, including Korea, China, Taiwan and Japan. However, there is a growing concern on the future of the Eel aquaculture industry, as the production is declining due to overfishing and habitat destruction and the protection movement for natural resources spread globally. This study examines the status and immediate problems of the Eel aquaculture industry in each East Asian country and suggests their solutions. As a result of the study, it has been revealed that an establishment of a reliable statistic management system, organization of the related regulations and laws, and enhancement of a transparent distribution structure are needed for the development of the Eel aquaculture industry.