"Warm sea temperatures cause a 'dramatic drop' in herring catch"

The rising sea temperatures are rapidly changing the distribution of fish species in our waters. While production of cold-water species like herring and pollock has significantly decreased, production of warm-water species such as mackerel and seaweed has surged. On July 23, Noh Dong-jin, Chairman of the National Fisheries Cooperatives Association, emphasized that "the changes in production of different fish species caused by climate change are becoming a reality" and called for "urgent and extraordinary measures at the national level." According to preliminary statistics from the National Fisheries Cooperatives Association, the total sales volume of aquatic products in the first half of 2025 (January to June) was 827,797 tons, a 28% increase from the same period last year. However, a closer look reveals a stark contrast in the increase and decrease of specific species. The items driving the increase in sales volume this first half were seaweed and mackerel. Seaweed recorded ...