Pohang City, Korea Maritime Rescue Association, and POSCO Clean Ocean Volunteer Group Conduct Marine Cleanup Activities

The 29th Sea Day to Be Held at Yeongilman Port Northern Breakwater Area

On the 31st, in celebration of the 29th Sea Day, Pohang City conducted a joint public-private marine cleanup activity at the northern breakwater area of Yeongilman Port in Buk-gu.

On the 31st, to commemorate the 29th Sea Day, Pohang City conducted a public-private joint marine cleanup activity around the North Breakwater of Yeongilman Port in Buk-gu.

This event, co-hosted by the Korea Maritime Rescue and Salvage Association Gyeongbuk Special Rescue Team and the POSCO Clean Ocean Volunteer Group, was attended by about 50 people, including Pohang City officials, the Korea Maritime Rescue and Salvage Association Gyeongbuk Special Rescue Team, and the POSCO Clean Ocean Volunteer Group.

The activity involved collecting marine litter left along the coastal land area of the northern breakwater, and using diving equipment and a diving boat to retrieve various submerged debris such as discarded nets, fishing gear, and tires from the waters near the northern breakwater of Yeongilman Port. The cleanup was carried out both on land and at sea.

As the cleanup involved underwater activities, diving equipment was inspected and emergency equipment was prepared in advance. For safety, the Korea Maritime Rescue and Salvage Association Gyeongbuk Special Rescue Team conducted a safety training session before the event.

Kim Youngjun, head of the Marine and Port Division of Pohang City, said, "Pohang has a very long coastline, which results in a large amount of marine litter. I hope that this event held in celebration of Sea Day will not be a one-time effort, but that continuous attention will be given to marine environmental issues."

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