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Marine Debris from China Swamps Taean Coast

Marine Debris from China Swamps Taean Coast

TAEAN, March 5 (Korea Bizwire) — A series of strong winds has brought hundreds of tons of waste to the coast of the Taean Peninsula in South Chungcheong Province. The debris includes old fishing gear, styrofoam, plastic bottles, wooden sticks and others. The remains of an old refrigerator, tires, and other waste are also being [...]

S. Chuncheong Province Boosts Marine Debris Management Efforts

S. Chuncheong Province Boosts Marine Debris Management Efforts

SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – South Chungcheong Province announced plans on Wednesday to prevent trash from entering the ocean and recycle accumulated marine debris. The fishing industry sustains yearly losses of 380 billion won due to waste that kills marine animals. Marine debris like fishing gear can damage ships, accounting for 11 percent of [...]