Act on Marine Research and the Use of Marine Information.

The purpose of this Act is to prescribe matters necessary for conducting marine research and utilizing marine information, thereby contributing to the safety of marine navigation, the conservation, use and development of the seas, the securing, etc. of maritime jurisdiction.
Where the State conducts marine research under this Act, it shall realize the following matters: 1. Ensuring the safety of marine navigation; 2. Contributing to the conservation, use, and development of the seas as well as developing the marine industry; 3. Adapting and responding to climate change as well as preventing marine disasters; 4. Strengthening maritime defense and securing maritime jurisdiction. The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall formulate a master plan for marine research. To efficiently conduct ocean observation, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may establish and operate the Korea Ocean Observing Network. The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall conduct basic hydrographic survey, keep marine information and ensure that such information can be accessed by the public.