• 생태와환경
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.40-59
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• 2018

This review summarizes the history of freshwater zooplankton research in Korean Society of Limnology and necessary future topics that are remain poorly investigated in South Korea based on main research topics of published articles focusing on lakes, reservoirs, rivers and wetland ecosystems. In Korea, a total 450 freshwater zooplankton species have been reported (85 species of cladocera, ca. 230 species of rotifera since 1939, and 138 species of copepoda), and they cover 10% of total zooplankton species list. In the present paper, we provide recent species list of zooplankton found in Korea and their taxonomic keys. Over periods of 45 years, there are 25 published papers for zooplankton biota in lentic ecosystems in Korean Journal of Ecology and Environment (KJEE). The ecology of zooplankton communities in rivers has focused on the mechanisms involved in regulating their abundance, diversity and spatio-temporal patterns of genus Bosmina and rotifers (genus Brachionus and Keratella) that are most frequently found from Korea. On the other hand, the studies on zooplankton in wetland has focused on Alona, Chydorus and Ceriodaphnia with special emphasis on their relationships with aquatic macrophytes. Even though studies on the freshwater ecosystem in Korea have a long history, a few of studies on zooplankton biota were conducted at rice paddy, Dumbeong and wetlands. During the last two decades, experimental advances in freshwater zooplankton ecology and understanding of structure and function of this biota were made from a series of articles mainly in journal of KJEE. For future studies, quantitative, experimental and interdisciplinary approaches would be key words to understand zooplankton ecology and their roles in aquatic ecosystems under changing environments, and we have suggested necessary zooplankton research fields and future directions.

• 한국해양학회지:바다
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.96-109
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• 2021

담수를 통해 유입되는 육상 기원 물질은 연안 일차 생산을 제어하는 주요 요소이므로 육상-해양 coupling을 파악하는 것은 연안 생태 변화를 이해하는데 중요하다. 본 논문에서는 육상-해양 coupling 양상을 시간에 따라 세 단계(Base flow, Plume event, Residual flow)로 구분하여 개념화하였고, 낙동강 하구에서 각 양상의 출현을 확인하기위해 다양한 플랫폼에서 측정된 자료를 사용하여 분석하였다. 사용된 자료는 원격 탐사 측정 자료(Geostationary Ocean Color Image; GOCI), 현장 실측 자료(Marine Environment Information System; MEIS), 연속 측정 자료(유량 자료, 기상 자료)로 구분될 수 있다. 주성분분석을 통해 MEIS 자료를 육상-해양 coupling의 세 단계로 구분하였고, 이 구분을 2013-2018년 동안의 여타 자료에 적용하여 단기간 육상-해양 coupling 양상을 살펴보았다. 낙동강 하구에서는 예상과는 달리 Plume event때 Chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) 최대값이 나타났다. 이는 담수 증가에도 탁도 증가는 크지 않았고, 플러싱 효과도 약해 식물플랑크톤이 증가 할 수 있는 여건이 조성되었기 때문으로 분석되었다. 육상-해양 coupling을 기반으로 여러 하구들과 비교해보았을 때 육상-해양 coupling은 담수 유입에 영향을 받는 하구에서 흔한 현상이나 하구에서 형성되는 플룸 크기에 따라 육상-해양 coupling이 다르게 나타났다. 낙동강 하구처럼 작은 플룸(~10 km 규모) 이 형성되는 하구에서는 식물플랑크톤의 즉각적인 반응으로 인해 Plume event 단계에 Chl-a 최댓값이 나타나는 반면, ~100 km 이상의 큰 플룸이 형성되는 하구(담수 배출이 크고, 플러싱이 강한 곳)에서는 본 연구에서 개념화한 육상-해양 coupling 양상(Residual flow 때 Chl-a 최대)을 따르는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2024

This study investigated the hydrogeochemical and microbiological characteristics of freshwater on Ulleung Island, a volcanic island in the Ulleung Basin on the East Coast of Korea. The shallow groundwater (CSW, NRGW) and the surface water (SISW) samples are classified as Na-HCO₃ type, reflecting an alkaline rock type and an oxidizing environment due to the influence of a highly permeable pyroclastic rock layer. In contrast, the deep groundwater sample (DMW) is classified as Ca-HCO₃ type, suggesting the influence of deep-sourced carbon dioxide and reducing conditions. Microbial communities in the water samples are generally dominated by Proteobacteria, with the relative abundance of major genera varying depending on water quality and environmental conditions. Network analysis reveals the ecological characteristics of microbial communities adapted to specific environments. The presence of pathogenic genera in the shallow groundwater suggests potential groundwater contamination, necessitating appropriate management to ensure its use as drinking water or domestic water. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the ecological characteristics of Ulleung Island's groundwater resources and can inform future groundwater management strategies.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.237-244
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• 2010

In this study, we evaluated the distribution, habitat characteristics, and diet of two Korean freshwater turtle species (Chinemys reevesii, Pelodiscus sinensis) and an invasive turtle species (Trachemys scripta elegans) in the area surrounding the Seomjin River and the Nam River. We surveyed basking turtles in multiple locations along a 48-km stretch of the Seomjin River and in 99 reservoirs distributed along the Seomjin and Nam rivers from June to September, 2009. We observed 8 and 6 red-eared turtles in 3 reservoirs and at 3 sites in the Seomjin River, respectively, and 33 Reeve's turtles in 9 reservoirs. There were also 28 and 16 mud turtles detected at 15 sites along the Seomjin River and in 8 reservoirs, respectively. Among the 14 biotic and abiotic habitat characteristics that might influence the abundance of freshwater turtles in reservoirs, only the distance between a reservoir and the nearest residential areas was correlated negatively with abundance. With regard to the diet, all Reeve's and red-eared turtles investigated were determined to forage on water snails. Some turtles also foraged on vegetation and aquatic invertebrates. Additionally, we found fish in the stomach of one of the Reeve's turtles, and dragonflies in the stomachs of two red-eared turtles.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.33-42
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• 2004

Effect of freshwater discharge on the long-term salt balance in the Northern and Central Indian River Lagoon (IRL) is successfully simulated by a new analytical solution to a water balance-based one-dimensional salt conservation equation. Sensitivity tests show that the salinity levels drop abruptly even during the dry season (November to May) due to the high surface runoff discharge caused by tropical storms, depressions, and passage of cold fronts. Increasing surface runoff and direct precipitation has risen by ten times, lowering the salinity level down to 12psu in the Northern Central zone, and to 17 psu in the Northern zone. However, the salinity level in the Southern Central zone has decreased to 25 psu. High sensitivity of the Northern Central zone to freshwater discharge can be partially explained by a rapid urbanization in this zone. During the dry season, less sensitivity of the Southern Central zone to the increased surface runoff is attributed to the proximity of the zone to the Sebastian Inlet and a strong diffusion condition possibly resulting from the seawater intrusion to the surficial aquifer at the Vero Beach. During the wet season, however, the whole study area is highly sensitive to freshwater discharge due to the weak diffusion conditions. High sensitivity of the IRL to the given diffusion conditions guarantees that the fresh-water release occurs during strong wind conditions, achieving both flood control in the drainage basin and a proper salinity regime in the IRL.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제23권12호
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• pp.1977-1985
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• 2014

Many countries around the world are amplifying interest and studies on irrigation, flood control and environment with concern on serious water problems. Especially for irrigation in water supply vulnerable areas such as coastal areas - islands, business on underwater resource security facilities are promoted to secure stable water resources due to development of society and increase of life quality. Also, various policies such as reuse of leaking underwater, utilization of underwater at waterfront, and artificial recharge, etc are planned and designed. In order to develop small sized underwater resource secure technology, verification of seawater-freshwater interface is executed and how the balance between these will develop is a great interest of coastal areas - islands. In this study, seawater-freshwater interface behavior analysis experiment was conducted while reflecting properties of coastal areas - islands and executed hydraulic similitude of saltwater intrusion form control technology on abstraction.

• 생태와환경
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.251-257
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• 2022

Monitoring and assessing aquatic ecosystems using the behavior of organisms is essential for sustainable ecosystem management. Oligochaetes, which inhabit various freshwater ecosystems, are frequently used to evaluate the environmental conditions of freshwater ecosystems. Tubifex tubifex (Müller, 1774) (Oligochaeta, Tubificidae) is tolerant to organic pollution and has been used to evaluate the toxicity of toxicants, including heavy metals. We studied the behavioral responses of T. tubifex to three different copper concentrations (0.1, 0.5, and 1.0 mg L^-1). The specimens were exposed to copper in an observation cage containing 150 mL of dechlorinated water. Movement behavior (diameter, speed, acceleration, meander, and turning rate) was continuously observed for two hours before and after the copper treatments. After the treatments, the diameter shrank and showed rapid twisting movement under all the copper conditions. The turning rate had a positive correlation with meander and acceleration both before and after treatment at all three concentrations, whereas speed and meander had a negative correlation. Length and turning rate also showed a negative correlation. The correlation coefficient between speed and acceleration in the highest copper concentration changed from positive before treatment (r=0.64) to negative (r= -0.52) after treatment. Our results present the possibility of using behavioral parameters to detect copper contamination in freshwater ecosystems.

• 한국해양환경ㆍ에너지학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2017

낙동강 하구는 최근 하구둑, 보 등의 인공시설물 건설과 매립 및 준설 등 인위적인 활동에 많은 영향을 받고 있다. 따라서 이러한 인위적 영향에 대한 낙동강 하구의 해양환경 변화를 확인하고자 2013년부터 2015년까지 하구로 유입되는 담수를 비롯하여 해수역을 중심으로 연구하였다. 그 결과 하구로 유입되는 방류량은 보 건설전에 비해 현저히 감소하였고, 평균 염분은 증가하여 기수역이 감소한 것을 확인하였다. 질산염과 규산염의 주요 공급원은 유입되는 담수로 나타났으며 인산염은 저층과 외해에서 공급되었다. 인산염과 용존산소의 농도는 춘계와 하계에 급격히 감소하는 양상을 나타냈다. 담수의 인산염은 하구둑에 의한 영향으로 제거되었고, 해수의 인산염은 식물플랑크톤에 의해 제거 되는 것을 확인하였다. 낮은 용존산소 농도는 식물플랑크톤의 대번성 이후 미생물에 의해 분해되면서 저층에서 소모되어 나타난 결과로 판단된다. 일반적으로 춘계와 추계에 대번성하는 식물플랑크톤의 일반적인 특성에 비해 낙동강 하구에서는 하계에 높은 경향을 보였다. 따라서 낙동강 하구의 생태계 변화는 유입되는 담수의 유량 감소에 의한 것으로 보에 의해 또 다른 환경변화에 직면해 있다.

• 한국해양환경ㆍ에너지학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.201-210
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• 2007

생태계로 유입되는 POPs, EDCs, PBTs 등과 같은 화학물질에 의한 오염은 점점 복잡다양화 되고 있으며, 사람의 건강이나 생태계에 돌이킬 수 없는 피해를 가져올 우려 또한 증가되고 있다. 그러나 위해성 평가의 중요한 과정중 하나인 화학물질의 노출량 산정 부분에 대한 적정한 평가가 이루어지지 않는 경우가 많았다. 본 연구에서는 환경매체 중 화학물질량 산정에 있어 보다 효율적인 모델링 수행을 위하여, 화학물질의 물성 데이터베이스 및 지역 개황 데이터베이스 등과 프로그램으로 연계되어 있으며, 동시에 여러 대상물질이 시뮬레이션 가능한 다매체환경모델 MUSEM(Multi-media Simple box-systems Environmental Model)을 이용하여 62종의 화학물질에 대하여 일본 47개 지역의 환경매체 중 농도예측 및 동경지역에 대한 민감도 분석을 통하여 모델의 적용성을 검토하였다. 이러한 62종의 물질에 대한 매체별 잔류비(%)는 수역에 고비율로 분포하는 물질이 많은 것으로 예측되었다. 옥탄올-물 분배계수에 따른 환경매체중의 화학물질 농도변화는 도시산업용지의 토양 및 담수의 저질에서 상대적으로 크게 나타났으며, 대기와 담수에서는 상대적으로 작게 나타났다. 분해계수에 의한 환경매체중의 화학물질 농도변화는 육수역 물환경 및 도시산업용지의 토양, 육수역의 저질에서의 변화폭이 비슷하게 나타났으며 대기의 경우는 상대적으로 작게 나타났다.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.54-61
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• 2018

Biodiesel production parameters and the impact analysis of the potential emissions from both soybean biodiesel and washing water stored in three different environmental conditions were investigated. The effects of the reaction temperature, methanol/oil mole ratio and catalyst concentration on biodiesel yield were considered. And the results showed optimum biodiesel yield of 99% obtained at $54^{\circ}C$, 7 methanol/oil mole ratio and 0.4 wt/wt % catalyst concentration. The potential emissions from both the biodiesel produced and washing water stored (for six weeks) in refrigerator (${\leq}10^{\circ}C$), vacuum (50 kPa) and direct exposure to atmosphere were identified and quantified. Impact analysis of the emissions involved their categorization into: terrestrial acidification, freshwater eutrophication, human toxicity, terrestrial ecotoxicity, climate change and freshwater ecotoxicity. Freshwater ecotoxicity category had the most pronounced negative impact of the potential emissions with $5.237710^{-2}kg\;1,4-DB\;eq$. emissions in Atmosphere, $4.702610^{-2}kg\;1,4-DB\;eq$. emissions in Refrigerator and $3.966110^{-2}kg\;1,4-DB\;eq$. emissions in Vacuum. Climate change had the least effect of the emissions with $6.214106^{-6}kg\;CO_2\;eq$. in Atmosphere, $3.9310^{-6}kg\;CO_2\;eq$. in Refrigerator and $1.6710^{-6}kg\;CO_2\;eq$. in Vacuum. The study showed that the order of preference of the storage environments of biodiesel is vacuum environment, refrigerated condition and exposure to atmosphere.