dolphins in Korea released back to the ocean 5 years after being captured after a court ruled their captures illegal. Dr. Naomi Rose, a member of International Whaling Commission’s Scientific Committee and renowned dolphin expert, said Jedol’s reintroduction is an unprecedented case derived from a social consensus and Korea could lead other countries in terms of marine life preservation. Prof. Kim Byeong-yeup at Jeju National University, in charge of the reintroduction project, said that Jedol’s rapid regaining of survival instincts helped its release proceed smoothly. “During the final stage of acclimatizing training, a number of wild Indo-Pacific dolphins appeared three times near the pen, socializing with Jedol. This is a positive sign that Jedol and Chunsam will successfully adapt to wildlife,” said Kim. koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2013/11/116_139475.html
Posted on: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 05:30:22 +0000