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South Korea’s beloved squid may vanish from its waters due to climate change, heat waves

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Briefings

A new study predicts South Korea will become a zero-catch state for Pacific flying squid by the 2040s due to climate change and marine heat waves. The article notes that squid prices have skyrocketed since the 1990s, with current catch volumes dropping to one-sixteenth of 2002 levels. Researchers at Pukyong National University in Busan are cross-examining the findings, though the article does not specify the exact methodology used in the cross-examination.

Key points

• By the 2040s, South Korea will become a zero-catch state for Pacific flying squid (Todarodes pacificus) due to climate change and marine heat waves.
• Current squid catch volumes in South Korea have declined dramatically, with the present volume being only one-sixteenth of that recorded in 2002.

Context

Squid was once a major fishery resource in South Korea's East Sea, but prices have skyrocketed since the 1990s. The article cites a study published in Communications Earth & Environment in October 2026, which estimates the country will become a zero-catch state for Pacific flying squid by the 2040s.

Limitations

The article does not specify the exact methodology used in the cross-examination by researchers at Pukyong National University. The evidence is limited to the study's predictions and historical catch data, with no further details on the specific climate models or heat wave impacts mentioned.

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