Warming Waters Push South Korean Fishing Fleet to the Brink
Founded in 1962, the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives (Suhyup) has long led the Korean fishing industry.
(SOUTH KOREA, 10/9/2024)
BUSAN – Rising sea temperatures and deteriorating fishing conditions are pushing South Korea’s offshore fishing fleet to a crisis point, with over half of the vessels considering decommissioning.
The National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives for Large Trawlers revealed that 74 out of 136 vessels in its fleet have expressed interest in joining a government-led decommissioning program next year. This is a dramatic surge compared to just two years ago when only six vessels appli...
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