The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) celebrated the 22th International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 23 by cleaning the coast near its headquarter, Gijang, Busan.

President WOO Dong-sik of the National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) had a consultation meeting on marine life conservation and sustainable fisheries with the staff of Ocean Conservancy and GGGI who participated in the 7th International Marine Debris Conference (7IMDC) on September 21.

The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) released 5,000 juvenile of Korean spotted barbel (Hemibarbus mylodon), designated as the Natural Monument No. 259, into the main stream of Geum River on August 5 to expand its habitat.

The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) organized a TF team involving the advisory group for the global cooperation to seek systematic cooperation in supporting fisheries science technology to developing countries and held a kick-off meeting on July 6.

Dr. Claire Delpeuch, the head of unit, Fisheries and Aquaculture Team of Trade and Agriculture Directorate, OECD, and her colleagues visited the National Institute of Fisheries Science on July 6. During the visit, the President of NIFS and his colleagues and OECD officials have exchanged information and current trend in international fisheries affairs and discussed to seek cooperation area.

The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with eight national research institutes relevant to agricultural and fishery food to respond effectively to pending issues and strengthen mutual communication.

The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) was awarded the Presidential Citation at the 57th Invention Day on June 14 2022 for its contribution to enhancement of national competitiveness.

Mr. Shengyao Tang, the Head of the FAO Partnership and Liaison Office (PLO) in Korea, visited the National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS). The President of NIFS and the Head of the FAO PLO had a welcome talk, discussing the future plan for establishing the partnership between fisheries institutes worldwide.

The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) the R&D Forum responding to fisheres disaster on May 25 in BEXCO, Busan. 100 stakeholders from local governments, academia, fisherfolk attended the forum to give presentations on fisheries disaster response.

The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) held the communication forum with the heads of the local aquaculture cooperatives on May 19, 20 to hear difficulties in fishery sites and share the recent research progress status.