[Graphic News] Sea temperatures round S. Korea rise almost double international common

The typical temperature of South Korea’s surrounding seas has risen at almost twice the worldwide common price over the previous 56 years, in line with a authorities report. The Nationwide Institute of Fisheries Science said in its report, “2024 Affect of Local weather Change in Fisheries Sector,” that sea temperatures round South Korea have elevated by 1.44 diploma Celsius between 1968 and 2023, in comparison with the worldwide common rise of 0.7 C.

The East Sea skilled probably the most important improve, with temperatures rising by 1.9 C, adopted by the West Sea (1.27 C) and the South Sea (1.15 C). This temperature rise is altering the distribution of fish species in South Korean waters. For instance, yellowtail, as soon as generally discovered primarily round Jeju Island, at the moment are ceaselessly caught within the southern East Sea.

The report additionally warns that floor temperatures in South Korea’s waters may improve by an extra 1 C to 4 C by 2100, severely impacting marine ecosystems and fisheries.