College students directly mention the need to conserve marine ecosystems in Baengnyeongdo and strengthen TAC
2026Participants in this year’s Marine Culture Grand Journey, after finishing their schedule in Baengnyeongdo, directly expressed their hopes of becoming vessel traffic service operators and the need to comply with the Total Allowable Catch (TAC). The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries plans to expand TAC to all coastal and offshore fisheries.2030.
2026Participants in this year’s Marine Culture Grand Journey emphasized the need to conserve marine ecosystems and regulate fishing in an interview just before departing after finishing their Baengnyeongdo schedule. Their remarks came as the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said it plans to expand the scope of TAC to all coastal and offshore fisheries.2030.
Lee Su-min(20) from the Department of Marine and Fisheries Public Talent at Gunsan National University said, “My future dream is to become a vessel traffic service operator (VTS). I applied because I want to become an operator who understands and appreciates fishermen’s culture.” Lee added that she has been familiar with the sea since she was a child in Incheon.
Ahn Jun-seo(24) from the Division of Marine and Fisheries Management Economics at Pukyong National University said, after seeing the spotted seal habitat, “I thought we must protect the marine ecosystem.” Ahn said he aims to work in seafood distribution and data administration.
The article also introduced the definition of TAC (Total Allowable Catch). TAC is a system that sets annual catch limits for each fish species and allows fishing only within that range.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said it will improve existing complex regulations and build a sustainable fisheries system, 2030and expand the application of TAC from that year.
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