West Sea Coast Guard Aviation Unit Strengthens Cooperation with Related Agencies for Efficient Mission Execution

Published 08 May.2024 16:45(KST)

Updated 08 May.2024 17:51(KST)

Visit to Jeonnam Provincial Office, Busan National University, and National Fisheries Research and Development Institute to Enhance Mutual Understanding and Cooperation

The West Sea Regional Coast Guard Agency (Chief Kim In-chang) is visiting related organizations such as the National Institute of Fisheries Science to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen cooperation for efficient aerial mission execution in response to the rapidly changing marine environment.

The West Sea Coast Guard Aviation Unit (Muan Fixed-Wing Aviation Team) and Jeonnam Provincial Office staff are discussing ways to strengthen collaboration.
[Photo by West Sea Regional Coast Guard]

According to the West Sea Coast Guard Agency on the 8th, influxes of Sargassum horneri and red tide phenomena occur seasonally, and marine pollution and illegal fishing have not been eradicated, necessitating surveillance and prevention activities using aircraft.

Accordingly, the West Sea Coast Guard Agency's Muan Fixed-Wing Aviation Unit plans to visit the Jeonnam Provincial Office, Pusan National University, and the National Institute of Fisheries Science in May to collaborate on △ sharing fishing characteristics by sea area △ devising measures to minimize red tide damage △ mastering response procedures for situations such as marine pollution and illegal fishing.

A representative of the West Sea Coast Guard Agency Aviation Unit stated, “Through close cooperation among government, academia, and research institutes, we will proactively respond to environmental changes threatening the livelihoods of the people, such as Sargassum horneri and red tides, and establish a fixed-wing aviation mission system utilizing advanced technology to take the lead in protecting public safety and property.”