Squid Crisis: East Coast Fisheries on the Brink
Squid Crisis: East Coast Fisheries on the Brink Calling all environmental enthusiasts and experts in their 20s to 40s! The East Coast is facing a crisis – the disappearance of squid. A decade ago, we saw over 150,000 tons; today, it's a mere 20,000 tons, and the situation is dire. Reporter Sohm Wook went to Sokcho Port in Gangwon Province, once bustling with squid fishing boats. Now, it's a ghost town as boats remain docked, their nets gathering dust. Imported squid from the South Atlantic have taken over, signaling a deep-seated issue. The blame game points to rising water temperatures and the relentless scavenging by Chinese fishing boats. Last month's squid production plummeted to 40% of the previous year, and prices have soared – over 20,000 won per kilogram. Fishermen are sounding the alarm, urging a fundamental overhaul of the fishing industry. Overfishing in North Korean waters and climate changes are pushing squid further north. The call for a large-scale disaster...