Eco-friendly biodegradable nets collaboration with Kuwait... sample production, etc.

MoF-Kuwait Environment Authority Online Conference on the 23rd

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[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] South Korea has decided to continue its cooperative relationship with Kuwait in the production of 'biodegradable nets' that naturally decompose in water. Biodegradable nets are tools that prevent 'ghost fishing,' where fish get caught and die in discarded nets made of non-degradable materials like nylon.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on the 25th that it held an online conference with the Kuwait Environment Public Authority (EPA) on the 23rd and agreed to continuously cooperate regarding the application of biodegradable nets.

The Korean side presented the necessity and excellence of biodegradable nets, as well as the current status of domestic development and distribution. The Kuwaiti side requested technical sharing to apply South Korea's biodegradable nets to Kuwait's gillnet and trap fisheries.

Both sides plan to actively cooperate by sharing methods to test natural decomposition and catch performance in Kuwaiti fishing sites and by producing test nets.

Jo Ilhwan, Director of Fisheries Resources Policy at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, said, "Korea developed the world's first biodegradable net in 2005 and has accumulated extensive know-how through continuous experiments and field applications. We hope that the biodegradable nets developed by Korea will greatly help prevent pollution and ghost fishing in Kuwaiti waters."

Reina Alawadi, Director of the Ecological Conservation Department at the Kuwait Environment Public Authority, said, "We plan to apply Korea's experience in developing and distributing biodegradable fishing gear to Kuwaiti fisheries. We express our gratitude to Korea for its interest and cooperation regarding issues in the Middle East region and Kuwait."

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