2019 visit of Marine ranching in ROK

The program of the meeting is as follow:

Day 1: 14 Oct (Monday)  Arrival of the participants to Jeju island
Day 2: 15 Oct (Tuesday)
09:00~10:00 From hotel to the site
10:00~10:40 Site view of Jeju Marine Ranch

Introducer: Jong-ryul KIM, FIRA

10:40~11:20 Site view of Jeju Marine Forest

Introducer: En-kyu HAN, FIRA

11:20~12:00 Site view of artificial reef construction site

Introducer: Jong-ryul KIM, FIRA

Construction site for artificial reefs, which are used as a major item for marine resources creation projects (marine forest, marine ranch, etc.) carried out in Jeju. Various types of artificial reefs, including metal and concrete, are being constructed. Large-sized artificial reefs are transported by vessel because they cannot be transported by car, and are being manufactured at ports for easy shipment to vessels.

Lunch
13:30~14:30 Site view of Jeju marine ranch experience center

Introducer: Jong-ryul KIM En-kyu HAN, FIRA

Jeju marine ranch experience center is a two story building with ocean experience center and convenience facilities for divers (including accommodation)

14:30~18:30 Diving program in Jeju marine ranch or Visit Jeju Aquarium

※According to weather conditions

 

18:30 Dinner
Day 3: 16 Oct (Wednesday)
09:00~10:00 From hotel to the site
10:00-11:00 Fisheries Resources Enhancement Center of NIFS

Introducer: Jong-ryul KIM, En-kyu HAN, FIRA

National Institute for fishery resource management near Jeju Island and research in changes of marine ecosystem

Major research species: Flatfish, Bluefin tuna, sawedged perch etc

11:00-12:00 Move to Jeju International Airport
12:00-13:00 Lunch (near the airport)
13:40-14:45 From Jeju to Gunsan (flight)
14:45-15:45 From Gunsan airport to hotel
15:45-18:00 Break
18:00 Dinner
Day 4: 17 Oct (Thursday)
09:00~09:30 From the Hotel to FIRA West Sea branch
09:30~10:00 Presentation: Introduction to west sea marine ranch in RO Korea

Presenter: Sang-ho BAEK, FIRA

10:00~12:00 To artificial reef construction site
12:00~13:00 Lunch
13:00-14:00 Site view of artificial reef construction site

Introducer: Sang-ho BAEK, FIRA

Construction site for artificial reefs that are used in the West Sea marine ranch and marine forest projects. Located near ports for easy shipment to vessels.

14:00-17:00 Fishing program site in west sea marine ranch

Considering the characteristics of the West Sea where the tidal range is big, a floating fishing area surrounded by a brim has been constructed. Due to the effect of the marine ranch, various kinds of fish, such as rockfish, are caught even in remote waters.

17:00-18:00 Dinner
18:00-19:00 From Gunsan to Incheon Airport
Day 5: 18 Oct (Friday)

Departure of the participants to PR China

Marine Ranch visit program

News released by KOEM

Date

Oct 14 - 17 2019
Expired!

Time

All Day

Location

Jeju
RO Korea