The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) and the National Science Museum (NSM) signed a MOU on May 23 for the development of fisheries science and the spread of cultural experience in marine and fisheires to the public.
On May 14, Mr. Choi Yong-seok, the President of NIFS, visited the cage farms located in Geomun-do, Yeosu, to inspect the preparedness for high water temperature, urging actively brace for it to minimize the damages to farms.
On May 8, NIFS hosted the achievement-sharing event for oceans and fisheries R&D 2025 in Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, joined by around 300 stakeholders from logcal governments, relevant organizations, the fisheries industry, etc.
In the event, the participants had a time to share impending issues facing the fisheries sites and development direction.
The achievement-sharing event was on the sidelines with KOSFAS International Conference 2025 : A 70-Year Journey of Fisheries Science and The Next 100 Years.
On April 30, the National Institute of Fisheries Science signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pukyong National University to nurture talents for the future of maritime fisheries industry and regional balanced development.
NIFS celebrated its 76th anniversary with a ceremony held at the headquarters, joined by approximately 100 employees.
H.E. Farida Akhter, adviser of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MOFL) of Bangladesh, and Mr. Toufiq Islam Shatil, ambassador of extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Bangladesh to the Republic of Korea, visited NIFS and looked around its research facilities.
On April 17, NIFS hosted the third interagency-symposium on national culture collections in Busan, discussing on ways for mutually beneficial cooperation and academic exchanges between culture collections.
On April 10, NIFS hosted a workshop – to elevate the usage of formulated feed - at Signiel Busan (hotel) joined by around 100 people from private-industry-academia-institute-government entities. The workshop was held to discuss ways for the expansion of formulated feed usage and to share relevant policy directions as well as R&D status.
On March 20, Mr. Choi, Yong-seok, the President of NIFS, visited the aquafarms and fish farms in Pohang for the site inspection, hearing difficulties in the field.
On March 19, NIFS hosted a workshop with the staffs working on research vessels (R/Vs) of NIFS. Taking a tour of NIFS research facilities as well as other entities, they strengthened a sense of belonging while having open communication.
