NIFS announced that it published Korea's first “manual for marine mammal sigthing survey”, which standardizes methods and procedures for the survey of marine mammal with naked eyes. 

Taking the establishment of standardized manual for marine mammal sighting survey in Korea, the national capacity building is projected in response to preservation and management of marine mammal – which internationally attract much strengthened actions - through △ the enhancement of precision and confidence in monitoring data, △ the advancement in the monitoring system and data exchange with international community, etc. 

“The mannual published this time offers the first step toward expanding the base for marine mammal research in Korea and enhancing the credibility of study,” said President Choi, Yong-seok of NIFS. “NIFS will further strengthen the scientific foundation for the management and conservation of marine mammals in Korea.”