KIOST and National Institute of Fisheries Science Sign MOU for Advancement of Marine Science Technology and Marine Industry

Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST, President Lee Heeseung) announced that, together with the National Institute of Fisheries Science (President Choi Yongseok), it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at KIOST's Busan headquarters on the 25th for the 'Development of Marine Science Technology and the Marine Industry.'

This MOU was established to promote joint research and exchange cooperation necessary to lead the advancement of marine science technology and strengthen national maritime capabilities, based on the expertise and infrastructure held by both institutions.

Through this MOU, the two institutions plan to build a cooperative relationship in areas such as: ▲ discovering, planning, and implementing new cooperative projects in marine science technology, ▲ mutual cooperation for joint research and talent cultivation, ▲ promoting international cooperation in marine science technology, and ▲ joint utilization of infrastructure.

In addition, they agreed to strengthen cooperation in research fields such as the joint utilization of marine resources, risk assessment of marine microplastics, and nitrogen cycling in areas where oxygen-deficient water masses occur.

KIOST President Lee Heeseung stated, "As the two leading institutions in the field of marine and fisheries science and technology in Korea, we will do our utmost to discover innovative and future-oriented research that aims to be the best in the world through this MOU."

A business agreement is being signed between the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology and the National Institute of Fisheries Science. (From left) National Institute of Fisheries Science Director Yongseok Choi, KIOST Director Heeseung Lee.

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