Changwon Coast Guard Awards Certificate of Appreciation to Honorary Marine Environment Monitors

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Se-ryeong] “We express our gratitude to the Honorary Marine Environment Monitors who are working hard to contribute to the local community and preserve the marine environment.”

On the 12th, Changwon Maritime Police Station in Gyeongnam presented certificates of appreciation to Son Hae-young, Secretary General of the Changwon Volunteer Organizations Council, and Choi Young-rye, President of the Mothers’ Association of Masan Eastern Police Station, expressing this sentiment.

Son Hye-young, an honorary marine environment monitor at Changwon Maritime Police Station in Gyeongnam (left), received a letter of appreciation from Changwon Maritime Police. [Image provided by Changwon Maritime Police Station]

According to Changwon Maritime Police on the 13th, the two were appointed as Honorary Marine Environment Monitors in May 2021 and have actively participated in marine environment preservation activities organized by Changwon Maritime Police, such as coastal oil spill prevention training, coastal cleanup activities, and education and meetings for Honorary Marine Environment Monitors.

There are a total of 55 Honorary Marine Environment Monitors affiliated with Changwon Maritime Police, who are appointed by the maritime police station and carry out monitoring and collection activities regarding marine litter and pollutant dumping to prevent marine pollution.

Hwang Seon-ju, Director of the Marine Pollution Prevention Division, said, “We hope that many people will continue to take an interest in and participate in the Honorary Marine Environment Monitor system, which involves direct participation from the public.”

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