Jangheung-gun Gwansan-eup, Working Hard to Collect Marine Debris

A marine debris collection event was held along the coastal area of Sanghwando, Gwansan-eup. / ⓒ Asia Economy

[Jangheung＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] The GwanSan-eup Administrative Welfare Center in Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 13th that it held a marine debris collection event along the coast of Sanghwan-do in GwanSan-eup to minimize the marine debris that occurs annually.

GwanSan-eup collected about 10 tons of marine debris with about 40 residents before the typhoon hit, in order to preemptively remove marine debris scattered along the coastal waters and the 44.5 km coastline, which accounts for 35% of Jangheung-gun, and is the main cause of marine landscape pollution.

Kim Ju-ho, head of GwanSan-eup, said, “I feel relieved that the area of Janghwan-do, a clean region, has become clean while collecting marine debris washed ashore,” and “I thank the residents who participated in the marine debris collection activities.”

He added, “It is important to have the awareness that we protect our sea,” and “We will continue to regularly clean the marine debris on the beach in GwanSan-eup to provide a clean environment for returning visitors and tourists, and strive to enhance the image of a clean marine environment.”

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