Experts urge the fishermen not to catch the younger fish to allow the population to replenish itself. Meanwhile, the mullet continue to keep their punctual appointment with Taiwan each year.
根據台灣省水試所高雄分所對七十三年度烏魚年齡組成的研究結果顯示，三歲魚約佔百分之卅八，七十四年度幼烏所佔比例更高。