South Korea: Do not install Styrofoam buoys in floating farms

Starting from the 13th, it is prohibited to install new Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene) buoys in floating farms such as laver and oysters. In addition, from November 13, next year, new installation of Styrofoam buoys is prohibited in all fisheries including all fish farms. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will restrict the installation of new Styrofoam buoys in floating fish farms such as laver and oysters from the 13th by amending the enforcement rules of the Fisheries Management Act in November last year to restrict the installation of Styrofoam buoys in aquaculture farms. This enforcement rule was amended to use a product that does not contain expanded polystyrene (EPS) for foam buoys installed in fishing grounds, and went into effect on the 13th after a grace period. If a newly installed Styrofoam buoy is caught, a fine of not more than 2 million won will be imposed. A fine of 500,000 won for the first violation, 1 million won for the second violation, ...