Recently, the South Korean oyster farming industry has faced an unprecedented high-temperature crisis. According to the South Korean Meteorological Department, the persistent high temperatures in many areas this year have led to abnormally high sea water temperatures, posing a significant challenge to the oyster farming industry. This extreme weather phenomenon has not only affected the growth and reproduction of oysters but also resulted in a large number of oyster deaths, dealing a heavy blow to the South Korean oyster farming industry.

Major oyster farming areas in southern South Korea, such as Tongyeong and Geoje, have reported massive oyster deaths. Preliminary statistics indicate that the affected area has accounted for a considerable portion of the total farming area, undoubtedly causing significant economic losses for local oyster farmers. Many farmers have expressed that this year's oyster yield has drastically decreased, and they are unable to maintain normal production operations.

In addition to oysters, other farmed fish in South Korea have also been affected by the high-temperature weather. According to the latest data released by the South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, as of a certain date, millions of farmed fish have died due to excessively high sea water temperatures, a significant increase compared to the same period last year. This data further highlights the severe impact of high temperatures on South Korea's aquaculture industry.

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Faced with the tight domestic supply of aquatic products, large South Korean supermarket chains have begun actively seeking alternative solutions. To alleviate supply pressure, these supermarkets have expanded their imports of Chinese aquatic products. As a major global supplier of aquatic products, China has abundant aquatic resources and a mature supply chain system, capable of meeting the demands of the South Korean market. According to South Korean media reports, South Korean supermarkets have recently begun importing large quantities of popular Chinese aquatic products such as mussels, abalones, and clams to ease the domestic supply tension.

This move not only helps alleviate the tight domestic supply of aquatic products in South Korea but also brings new opportunities for the aquatic product trade between China and South Korea. As South Korea's demand for Chinese aquatic products continues to grow, the trade between the two countries is expected to expand further. This is undoubtedly good news for Chinese aquatic product export companies, as they will receive more orders and business opportunities.

However, for South Korean oyster farmers, they still face severe challenges. How to cope with the impact of extreme weather on the aquaculture industry and improve farming techniques and management levels has become an urgent issue for them. At the same time, the South Korean government also needs to strengthen support and protection for the aquaculture industry to help farmers overcome difficulties and resume production.

In summary, the high-temperature crisis faced by the South Korean oyster farming industry has not only brought significant economic losses to local farmers but also new opportunities and challenges for the aquatic product trade between China and South Korea. Faced with this crisis and opportunity, South Korea needs to actively respond, strengthen international cooperation, and jointly promote the development of the aquatic product trade.