• 한국패류학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.231-236
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• 2009

This study describes biological environmental characteristics in natural habitats of Haliotis diversicolor in the coastal area of Sungsanpo located in the eastern coast of Jeju-do, Korea. The field survey was monthly conducted from May 2006 to February 2007. H. diversicolor, sea urchin, turban shell and marine algae were collected by two divers using SCUBA. The species composition of demersal fishes were seasonally investigated by fish traps in 2007. During the study period, more than 67% of H. diversicolor and sea urchin were found in the depth shallower than 5 m, and more than 64% of turban shell were found in the depth deeper than 3 m. The dominant algal species in May were generally Undaria pinnatifida, Ecklonia cava, Sargassum. spp. and coralline algae. Most of demersal fishes collected by the fish traps were wrasses which have been reported as a major predator of young abalone.

• Mycobiology
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.235-248
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• 2021

This study aimed to understand whether the geo-ecological segregation of native plant species affects the root-associated fungal community. Rhizoplane (RP) and rhizosphere (RS) fungal microbiota of Sedum takesimense native to three geographically segregated coastal regions (volcanic ocean islands) were analyzed using culture-independent methods: 568,507 quality sequences, 1399 operational taxonomic units, five phyla, and 181 genera were obtained. Across all regions, significant differences in the phyla distribution and ratio were confirmed. The Chao's richness value was greater for RS than for RP, and this variance coincided with the number of genera. In contrast, the dominance of specific genera in the RS (Simpson value) was lower than the RP at all sites. The taxonomic identity of most fungal species (95%) closely interacting with the common host plant was different. Meanwhile, a considerable number of RP only residing fungal genera were thought to have close interdependency on their host halophyte. Among these, Metarhizium was the sole genus common to all sites. These suggest that the relationship between potential symbiotic fungi and their host halophyte species evolved with a regional dependency, in the same halophyte species, and of the same natural habitat (volcanic islands); further, the fungal community differenced in distinct geographical regions. Importantly, geographical segregation should be accounted for in national culture collections, based on taxonomical uniqueness.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제29권9호
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• pp.1453-1459
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• 2019

Zeaxanthin is an important pigment in the photo-protection mechanism of microalgae. However, zeaxanthin epoxidase, an enzyme involved in the accumulation and conversion of zeaxanthin, has not been extensively studied in microalgae. In this work, we report the expression pattern of zeaxanthin epoxidase in Dunaliella tertiolecta (DtZEP) at different light and diverse salinity conditions. To confirm the responsiveness to light conditions, the ZEP expression pattern was investigated in photoperiodic (16 h of light and 8 h of dark) and continuous (24 h of light and 0 h of dark) light conditions. mRNA expression levels in photoperiodic conditions fluctuated along with the light/dark cycle, whereas those in continuous light remained unchanged. In varying salinity conditions, the highest mRNA and protein levels were detected in cells cultured in 1.5 M NaCl, and ZEP expression levels in cells shifted from 0.6 M NaCl to 1.5 M NaCl increased gradually. These results show that mRNA expression of DtZEP responds rapidly to the light/dark cycle or increased salinity, whereas changes in protein synthesis do not occur within a short period. Taken together, we show that DtZEP gene expression responds rapidly to light irradiation and hyperosmotic stress. In addition, ZEP expression patterns in light or salinity conditions are similar to those of higher plants, even though the habitat of D. tertiolecta is different.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.89-96
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• 2021

In this study, a deep-learning image analysis model was established and validated for AI-based monitoring of the tidal flat ecosystem for marine protected creatures Ocypode stimpsoni and their habitat. The data in the study was constructed using an unmanned aerial vehicle, and the U-net model was applied for the deep learning model. The accuracy of deep learning model learning results was about 0.76 and about 0.8 each for the Ocypode stimpsoni and their burrow whose accuracy was higher. Analyzing the distribution of crabs and burrows by putting orthomosaic images of the entire study area to the learned deep learning model, it was confirmed that 1,943 Ocypode stimpsoni and 2,807 burrow were distributed in the study area. Through this study, the possibility of using the deep learning image analysis technology for monitoring the tidal ecosystem was confirmed. And it is expected that it can be used in the tidal ecosystem monitoring field by expanding the monitoring sites and target species in the future.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.449-461
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• 2023

The aim of this study was to conduct an ecosystem-based fishery risk assessment of tuna fisheries in the Western Indian Ocean. We selected gillnet, purse seine, hand line, baitboat, and longline fisheries as the target fisheries method, and selected longtail tuna (Thunnus tonggol), narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson), kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), yellowfin tuna (T. albacares), bigeye tuna (T. obesus), albacore tuna (T. alalunga) and swordfish (Xiphias gladius) as the target species. The risk score for the size at the first capture in sustainability objective was high, especially, for the purse seine and baitboat fisheries using the fish aggregating devices (FADs). The risk score for the bycatch in the biodiversity objective was high for the gillnet fishery, and the gillnet fisheries using FADs showed high risks for the habitat quality objective due to the loss of the fishing gears. With regards to the socio-economic benefits objective, the risk score of the sales profits was low due to high sales of the tuna fisheries. The ecosystem risk score in the Western Indian Ocean was estimated to be moderate, although management is required for some of the indicators that have high-risk scores.

• ALGAE
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.59-74
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• 2024

Terrestrial cyanobacteria are extremely diverse. In urban areas, they can be found as black stains on the surface of building walls, stone monuments, or man-made structures. Many of the terrestrial cyanobacteria are still understudied. To expand knowledge of terrestrial cyanobacterial diversity, a polyphasic characterization was performed to identify 12 strains isolated from campus of University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan. Multigene phylogenetic analyses based on 16S rRNA gene and 16S-23S rRNA internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region showed that the isolated strains formed two independent subclades within Nodosilinea, and were distantly related to all described Nodosilinea species. The 16S-23S rRNA ITS secondary structures showed variations for D1-D1' and Box B domain, while V3 domain was almost identical among entire species of Nodosilinea, including the studied strains. In addition, a unique morphological character, i.e. forming nodule or spiral shape, was also observed in certain studied strains. According to polyphasic characterization, Nodosilinea coculeatus sp. nov. and Nodosilinea terrestrialis sp. nov., were proposed as two new species of terrestrial cyanobacteria from Okinawa.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.278-291
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• 2024

This study performed three research methods (destructive, non-destructive, and panoramic image analysis) to determine the most useful for identifying seaweed habitat characteristics. Panoramic images are suitable for understanding the overall seaweed distribution. The composition of the main dominant seaweed species showed a significant difference between the destructive and non-destructive methods using Quadrat. The destructive method showed Rhodophyta dominance, whereas the non-destructive was showed Phaeophyta as dominant. Destructive methods are disadvantageous because they destroy natural communities in sea areas where bleaching is severe. Non-destructive methods are disadvantageous because of the difficulty in analyzing small species. Performing 10 surveys using a non-destructive method was found to explain up to 80% of the species identified by the destructive method. However, considering the difficulty of field investigation, repeating the investigation with non-destructive methods at least 6-7 times is necessary to ensure that more than 60% of the destructive methods can be interpreted. To understand the distribution of oceanic marine algae, performing both destructive and non-destructive surveys are necessary, as each has its own merits and demerits.

• Journal of Species Research
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.332-339
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• 2024

The filamentous freshwater red alga Compsopogon caeruleus(Compsopogonophyceae, Compsopogonaceae, Rhodophyta) occurs in tropical and subtropical regions of worldwide. This species has been reported from Asia, America, Africa, Europe and Oceania, and the worldwide distribution of Compsopogon caeruleus is in variable water habitats. Several morphospecies of the genus Compsopogon had been recorded, but recent molecular phylogenetic analyses with worldwide sampling identified a monospecific genus, C. caeruleus. In the present study, we first report a freshwater red alga Compsopogon caeruleus from Korea. We identified Compsopogon caeruleus in an urban river in Yongin City, and analyzed its morphological and genetic characteristics. Nuclear 18S rDNA, plastidal rbcL gene and mitochondrial cox1 gene sequences isolated from Korean Compsopogon caeruleus showed high sequences similarity with Compsopogon caeruleus from worldwide (98.6-100% (18S rDNA), 99-100% (rbcL) and 97.7-100% (cox1)). These sequences similarities support the identification of a red alga found in Korea as Compsopogon caeruleus. This new geographical report provides the useful information for understanding the distribution and habitat range of Compsopogon caeruleus especially concerning urban freshwater environments.

• 환경생물
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.200-209
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• 2012

서식 환경에 따른 양식 김의 종류 및 광합성 색소 조성과 농도에 대하여 2011년 1월부터 3월까지 김 양식이 이루어지고 있는 남서해역에서 조사를 하였다. 수온의 범위는 $3.0{\sim}11.3^{\circ}C$이었고, 염분의 범위는 32.7~34.7으로 연안과 가까운 정점 1과 6에서 낮게 나타났다. 해수 중 DIN의 농도 범위는 $1.73{\sim}12.84{\mu}M$, DIP의 농도 범위는 $0.07{\sim}0.67{\mu}M$이었고, 규산염의 농도 범위는 $4.93{\sim}18.29{\mu}M$이었다. 해수 중 Chl a 농도 범위는 $0.41{\sim}9.14{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$로서 1월의 정점 1에서 가장 높았다. 해수 중 조류색소 조성은 규조류 (diatoms)의 marker 색소인 fucoxanthin이 $0.06{\sim}3.41{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$로 우점하였고, 정점 1에서 $3.41{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$로 1월에 가장 높았다. 용존 무기질소 농도는 모든 정점에서 낮은 염분을 보이는 1월에 높았으나, 정점 1은 용존 무기질소 농도는 낮았다. 김 엽체 색소 중 Chl a, PE 및 PC의 농도는 각각 $1,173{\sim}8,124{\mu}g\;DW\;g^{-1}$, $3,281{\sim}10,076{\mu}g\;DW\;g^{-1}$, $388{\sim}1,346{\mu}g\;DW\;g^{-1}$로서 조사 정점 2, 3에서 높은 농도를 보였다. 김 엽체의 색소농도는 지주식인 모무늬돌김과 방사무늬김이 혼재되어 양식되는 정점 1과 6보다 부류식인 방사무늬김만 생산되는 정점에서 높았고, 방사무늬김만 생산되는 정점에서는 정점 2와 3에서 높았다. 따라서, 김 엽체의 색소 농도는 양식 방법과 해양 환경적 요인에 의하여 달라질 수 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.729-742
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• 2020

본 연구는 강릉 경포해변에서 약 500 m 거리에 위치한 노출암인 십리바위 주변에 발달한 사질-수중암반 해역에 대한 해저지형자료를 기반으로 해저면영상 및 수중영상과 드론영상 등을 중첩하고 통합 분석하여 동해 북부 연안 서식지의 해저면 환경 특성을 분석하고자 하였다. 십리바위 주변 약 600 m × 600 m 해역을 연구 범위로 선정하고 총 3회 현장자료를 획득하였다. 무인도서인 십리바위는 크게 2 개 노출암과 주변의 여러 돌출암, 노출암 및 수중암초들이 작은 군도 형태를 이루며 형성되어 있다. 십리바위 서쪽으로는 약 200 ~ 300 개의 인공구조물들에 의한 해중림초가 조성되어 있다. 십리바위 주변 약 600 m × 600 m 범위 해역의 수중암반지대는 수심 약 9 m ~ 11 m 범위 내에서 주로 발달해 있으며, 노출된 십리바위 남서쪽 주변으로는 암반지대가 수면 위에서부터 해저면으로 연장되어 발달된 특징을 보이고 있다. 동남쪽의 수심 약 10 m ~ 13 m 해역에는 가장 넓은 수중암반지대가 나타난다. 십리바위 주변해역은 총 4 가지 Type의 해저면 환경 특성이 나타나는데, 수중암반지대(Type I)가 가장 많이 분포하고 있다. 수중암반지대가 발달한 구간 주변이나 사이 및 십리바위 서쪽 방향의 경포해변으로 이어지는 해역은 연성기반의 사질 퇴적층이 나타나며, 조립한 사질 퇴적층이 형성되어 있는 구간(Type II: gS(gravelly Sand)과 세립한 사질 퇴적층구간(Type III: S(Sand)으로 나뉘어 분포하는 특징을 보이고 있다. 십리바위의 서쪽해역 일부 구간에는 인공적으로 형성된 해중림초(TypeIV)가 조성되어 있다. 수중 합성영상 촬영 범위인 십리바위 북서쪽의 약 10 m × 10 m의 수중암반지대에 형성되어 있는 서식지에는 해조류(약 6종), 해면동물(약 2종), 극피동물(약 3종), 연체동물(약 3종) 그리고 척삭동물(약 2종) 등이 우점하여 서식하고 있는 것으로 나타나고 있다. 수면 위 십리바위 조간대 범위에는 두드럭배말, 굵은줄격판담치 등의 연체동물과 거북손, 조무래기따개비 등의 절지동물들이 서식하고 있으며 그 범위와 분포 양상을 해저지형자료와 드론영상을 통합 분석한 자료에서 파악이 가능하다. 본 연구에서 파악하고 확인한 십리바위 및 주변 해역의 서식지 환경 특성은 해저지형자료를 기반으로 해저면영상, 표층퇴적물 시료, 수중영상 그리고 드론영상 등의 자료들을 통합 분석한 결과로 2차원의 분석 자료들을 3차원의 시각화된 주제도로 도출함으로써 해저지형 특성에 따른 서식 환경 특성 연구에 기여하고자 하였다.