WWW.WAS.ORG • WORLD AQUACULTURE • DECEMBER 2024 9 CHAPTER REPORTS the development of various advanced technologies, including the structure and automation of offshore aquaculture systems, remote detection and control technology for aquaculture, seaweed harvesting and storage systems, and carbon absorption and storage technology. Korea ranks third in the world in seaweed production, with good conditions for producing and using seaweed biomass, but production remains concentrated in coastal waters. On the other hand, the U.S. is actively researching offshore systems and monitoring technologies for the mass production of seaweeds. Meanwhile, U.S. officials visited POSTEC, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (Biochemical Materials Research Group), and the Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (Autonomous Ship Verification & Evaluation Research Center) on March 22 and 23 to learn about Korea’s cutting-edge technologies and biochemical commercialization in the marine sector and to seek technologies that can be applied to joint research. “The international symposium is expected to further strengthen cooperation between Korea and the U.S. in the marine bio-industry and will serve as an opportunity to secure technology for mass production of industrial seaweed biomass and strengthen the ability to respond to climate disasters,” said Minister Kang Dohyung (MOF). “We will continue to promote and expand Korea’s maritime and fisheries capabilities in the international community through active information exchange and cooperation with domestic and foreign experts in smart aquaculture, marine biotechnology, and carbon reduction technologies,” he added. MOF Press Release (Oct. 2024) Responding to Climate Change and the Future of Fisheries and Aquaculture The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) held an expert meeting on climate change response in order to prepare effective measures for fisheries and aquaculture in response to climate change. Minister Kang Do-hyung hosted an expert meeting at the conference room of the MOF on November 1 to respond to the damage caused by climate change in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and to create more sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. Experts from various fields, such as earth and atmospheric environment, as well as experts from the marine and fisheries sectors, attended the meeting. Minister Kang shared with the experts the status of climate change damages experienced by our fishermen, such as high-temperature damages and reduced catches due to climate change and listened to various opinions from experts on climate change scenarios and potential damages to the fisheries and aquaculture sector in the future, while also discussing specific policy measures to prepare for the future of the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Speaking at the event, Minister Kang said, “To ensure the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Plan for Climate Change Response in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector, which the MOF is preparing to announce later this year, sharp criticism and advice from experts in various fields are essential.” He added: “In the future, we will gather sufficient opinions from experts, local governments, fishermen, and other stakeholders and carefully consider them in our actions. MOF Press Release (Nov. 2024) — Ik Kyo Chung, Chairman Calling all aquaculture professionals! Are you an aquaculture producer? Do you produce feed for aquaculture? As a valued professional in the aquaculture industry, we are looking for your input on a novel aquafeed. Please help us by filling out our survey. Have Your Say in the Future of Aquafeed! Survey Link: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5huUQuES4czC9YG Scan to Participate!
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