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Endangered Whales and Porpoises Show Significant Presence in Korean Waters

Endangered Whales and Porpoises Show Significant Presence in Korean Waters

BUSAN, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Recent research by the National Institute of Fisheries Science in South Korea has revealed a significant presence of previously endangered whale species in the country’s waters. The findings, announced on January 17, indicate that about 50 fin whales and over 100 sperm whales, both internationally recognized as endangered species, inhabit the [...]

New Fishing Gear to Protect Dwindling Porpoise Population

New Fishing Gear to Protect Dwindling Porpoise Population

SEJONG, March 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Fisheries Research & Development Institute announced the development of fishing equipment that allows porpoises to easily escape from fishing nets. Porpoises are small dolphins that live in the seas to the south and west of the Korean peninsula, and are an endangered species internationally. However, about 1,000 porpoises die [...]