Where Do You Think You're Dumping! ... Changwon Coast Guard Honorary Watchmen Catch Marine Litter Dumping

The Changwon Maritime Police Station in Gyeongnam held an honorary marine environment monitoring officer marine pollution prevention education meeting.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Changwon Maritime Police Station in Gyeongnam held an education session and a meeting on the 28th for honorary marine environment monitors to prevent marine pollution.

According to Changwon Maritime Police on the 31st, 34 members from four major organizations commissioned by the Changwon Maritime Police Station attended this education session.

On that day, the Maritime Police presented appointment letters to eight newly appointed members this year and conducted education related to marine litter issues and marine pollution prevention.

The education was conducted by Lee Jong-su, chief researcher of OCEAN, a non-profit organization called East Asia Sea Community that professionally researches and investigates domestic and international marine litter issues.

Chief Lee conveyed expert knowledge about the seriousness of marine litter and the roles of public and private sector responses.

During the meeting, discussions were held to revitalize the honorary marine environment monitor system, including guidelines for conduct as honorary monitors and education on how to report marine pollution.

A Changwon Maritime Police official said, “We will take the lead in eradicating marine litter that pollutes the sea,” and added, “We hope many will participate in and show interest in activities to create a clean sea.”

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