Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats

The Getbol tidal flats extend across 128,411 hectares along the Yellow Sea coast, representing four different subtypes of coastal wetland environments.

The tidal flats developed over 8,500 years through sediment accumulation from rivers, wave action, and wind-induced currents after the Last Glacial Maximum period.

Local fishermen maintain traditional practices like Bbeolbae fishing for cockles and bare-handed mud octopus catching, methods that require specific knowledge of tidal patterns.

The four designated areas operate under the Wetlands Conservation Act with regulated access points and guided tours for environmental education and bird watching.

These wetlands support 2,169 species including 375 benthic diatoms, 857 macrobenthos species, and provide essential stopover sites for 118 migratory waterbird species.

GPS coordinates: 34.82882,126.10444

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43