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Kelp Harvest at Height in West Sea of Korea
Pyongyang, February 22 (KCNA) -- Kelp harvest is at its height in offshore farms along the coast of the West Sea of Korea.

According to data available, officials and employees of the Pupho, Kumipho and Ongjin offshore farms are harvesting hundreds of tons of seaweed every day.

The Pupho Offshore Farm is cultivating kelp on a scientific and technological basis.

It is increasing the kelp production by introducing advanced cultivating technologies adapted for seawater temperature and sunshine duration as well as applying thinning method appropriate to the growth of kelp.

The Kumipho Offshore Farm has raised the operation rate of barges and tug boats to the maximum while conducting dynamic campaigns for overtaking and learning from others and for sharing experience among workshops and work-teams.

The Ongjin Offshore Farm is developing and introducing rational kelp-thinning methods suited to its specific conditions after making comparative analysis of the experience and lessons of the past, thus boosting the production.

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