Korean Dictionary
How to say "Marine Conservation" in Korean
“Marine Conservation” in Korean is 해양 보전 (pronounced "haeyang bojeon").
해양 보전
haeyang bojeon
Usage & Context
Marine conservation protects ocean ecosystems from overexploitation and pollution. Korea has established marine protected areas to safeguard coastal ecosystems. Korean fishing regulations are part of marine conservation policy.
Example Sentence
해양 보전을 위해 무분별한 어업을 줄여야 해요.
To conserve the ocean, indiscriminate fishing must be reduced.
How to use 해양 보전 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Marine Conservation” is 해양 보전, romanized as haeyang bojeon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
해 (hae) sounds like 'heh' in 'heck'. 양 (yang) is like 'yahng' in 'yang' (as in yin and yang). 보 (bo) is like 'boh' in 'boat'. 전 (jeon) is like 'jun' in 'junior'. Each syllable has a relatively even duration.
More Example Sentences
Making a general statement about environmental responsibility.
해양 보전은 우리 모두의 책임입니다.
Marine conservation is everyone's responsibility.
Discussing government policy on environmental protection.
정부는 해양 보전을 위해 해양 보호 구역을 확대하고 있어요.
The government is expanding marine protected areas for marine conservation.
Highlighting an environmental problem.
플라스틱 쓰레기는 해양 보전에 큰 위협이 됩니다.
Plastic waste is a big threat to marine conservation.
Cultural Context
As a peninsula nation, Korea has a deep connection to the ocean, relying on it for food and trade. '해양 보전' is increasingly important due to concerns about overfishing, marine pollution (especially plastic waste), and the impact of climate change. Efforts include establishing marine protected areas and promoting sustainable fishing practices, often discussed in news and environmental campaigns.
Editorial note
We review entries like 해양 보전 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
해양 보전 활동
marine conservation activities
해양 보전 정책
marine conservation policy
해양 보전의 중요성
importance of marine conservation
Related Expressions
해양 생태계
haeyang saengtaegye
Marine ecosystem
해양 오염
haeyang oyeom
Marine pollution
환경 보호
hwangyeong boho
Environmental protection
지속 가능한 어업
jisok ganeunghan eoeop
Sustainable fishing
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