Population Revival Efforts
The South Korean Ministry of Environment initiated an effort to search for and reintroduce sea lions to their native habitat in the Sea of Japan. The National Institute of Environmental Research of Korea was commissioned to conduct feasibility research for this project. In 2007, a joint research venture between North Korea, South Korea, Russia, and China was announced. Chinese and Russian waters will be searched for surviving sea lion populations, with hopes of reintroducing the animal to their native habitat. If the animal cannot be found, the South Korean government plans to relocate California sea lions from the United States. The South Korean Ministry of Environment supports the effort because of the symbolism, national concern, the restoration of the ecological system, and possible ecotourism.
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