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Distribution of benthic organisms and growth and obesity of mussels (Mytilus coruscus) by depth in Geomundo, south coast of Korea (한국의 남해 거문도해역에 자생하는 홍합(Mytilus coruscus)의 수심별 성장, 비만도와 저서생물의 분포)

  • Bai, Jong Il;Hwang, Sung Il;Jung, Yeong Ho;Kim, Yu Jin;Kim, Dong Wook
    • Korean Journal of Environmental Biology
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    • v.39 no.1
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    • pp.19-31
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    • 2021
  • We investigated the distribution characteristics of mussels (Mytilus coruscus) growing in the Geomundo sea area by water depth. The research was also conducted to identify the surrounding benthic organisms. Mussels showed high density and low obesity in low water depths. The lower the density, the higher the obesity level appeared in deeper water. The morphological characteristics also appeared to increase as the water depth deepened. In addition, the shell length and total weight were more strongly correlated at a depth of 12 m than at 2 m. The total weight by the growth of the shell length and shell height was affected by the water depth. The analysis showed that the density and biomass of the algae inhabiting the surroundings decreased somewhat as the water depth increased. In benthic animals, the number of mussels tended to decrease slightly at the point where oysters dominated, at a depth of 2 m. Conversely, the number of oysters tended to decrease in deeper water dominated by mussels. Thus, the spatial competition between oysters and mussels was affected by the water depth. Also, mussels did not appear in areas where large algae flourished, suggesting that the survival of mussels was affected by the presence or absence of large algae.

Analysis of Seabottom and Habitat Environment Characteristics based on Detailed Bathymetry in the Northern Shore of the East Sea(Gyeongpo Beach, Gangneung) (정밀 해저지형 자료 기반 동해 북부 연안(강릉 경포) 서식지 해저면 환경 특성 연구)

  • Lee, Myoung Hoon;Rho, Hyun Soo;Lee, Hee Gab;Park, Chan Hong;Kim, Chang Hwan
    • Economic and Environmental Geology
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    • v.53 no.6
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    • pp.729-742
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    • 2020
  • In this study, we analyze seabottom conditions and characteristics integrated with topographic data, seafloor mosaic, underwater images and orthophoto(drone) of soft-hard bottom area around the Sib-Ri rock in the northern shore of the East Sea(Gyeongpo Beach, Gangneung). We obtained field survey data around the Sib-Ri rock(about 600 m × 600 m). The Sib-Ri rock is formed by two exposed rocks and surrounding reef. The artificial reef zone made by about 200 ~ 300 structures is shown the western area of the Sib-Ri rock. The underwater rock region is extended from the southwestern area of the exposed the Sib-Ri rock with 9 ~ 11 m depth range. The most broad rocky seabottom area is located in the southwestren area of the Sib-Ri rock with 10 ~ 13 m depth range. The study area were classified into 4 types of seabottom environment based on the analysis of bathymetric data, seafloor mosaics, composition of sediments and images(underwater and drone). The underwater rock zones(Type I) are the most distributed area around the Sib-Ri Rock(about 600 m × 600 m). The soft seabottom area made by sediments layer showed 2 types(Type II: gS(gravelly Sand), Type III: S(Sand)) in the areas between underwater rock zones and western part of the Sib-Ri rock(toward Gyeongpo Beach). The artificial reef zone with a lot of structures is located in the western part of the Sib-Ri rock. Marine algae(about 6 species), Phylum porifera(about 2 species), Phylum echinodermata(about 3 species), Phylum mollusca(about 3 species) and Phylum chordata(about 2 species) are dominant faunal group of underwater image analysis area(about 10 m × 10 m) in the northwestern part of the Sib-Ri rock. The habitat of Phylym mollusca(Lottia dorsuosa, Septifer virgatus) and Phylum arthropoda(Pollicipes mitella, Chthamalus challengeri hoek) appears in the intertidal zone of the Sib-Ri rock. And it is possible to estimate the range and distribution of the habitat based on the integrated study of orthphoto(drone) and bathymetry data. The integrated visualization and mapping techniques using seafloor mosaic images, sediments analysis, underwater images, orthophoto(drone) and topographic data can provide and contribute to figure out the seabottom conditions and characteristics in the shore of the East Sea.

Development of Algae Culture System by Radiofrequency modulation (Radiofrequency를 이용한 조류배양 시스템 개발)

  • Lee, Jeong-Hun;Heo, Mun-Seong;Kang, Hyo-Seok;Shin, Dong-Sun;Seo, Hyo-Hyun;Moh, Ji-Hong;Kim, Eun-Ae;Yoo, Ser-Jong;Lee, Gun-Sup;Lee, Taek-Kyun;Moh, Sang-Hyun
    • Proceedings of the KAIS Fall Conference
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    • 2012.05a
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    • pp.278-281
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    • 2012
  • 본 연구는 고주파를 발생시키는 고주파기기를 이용한 조류배양시스템에 관한 것으로, 미세조류 배양시 고주파 파형을 이용하는 것이다. 미세조류 배양을 위한 생물반응기에 200KHz~400KHz 고주파 파형이 나오도록 설계되었으며, Osillograph상에서 impedence가 최소가 되는 특정 지점에서 공명을 일으킬 때, 전기적 저항은 최소가 되며, 이상적인 고주파 파형 발생으로 생물반응기내의 미세조류의 Survival과 Growth에 직접적인 영향을 미치는 것을 확인하였다. 본 연구의 고주파 파형을 이용한 조류배양 시스템 개발은 자외선 흡수능을 높이는 조류배양에 활용될 수 있을 뿐만 아니라, 미세조류세포 내의 다양한 신호전달에 관련된 특정 피토케미칼, 펩타이드, 단백질 대사 연구에 유용하게 활용될 수 있다.

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Effect of Annealing Heat Treatment to Corrosion Resistance of a Copper (구리의 내식성에 미치는 어닐링 열처리의 영향)

  • Kim Jin-Kyung;Moon Kyung-Man;Lee Jin-Kyu
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.29 no.6
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    • pp.654-661
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    • 2005
  • Copper is a well known alloying element that is used to improve the resistance to general corrosion of stainless steel And also Cu cation have the anti-fouling effect to inhibit adhesion of the marine algae and shellfish to the surface of heat exchanger cooling pipe or outside wall of the ship, Therefore there are some anti-fouling methods such as anti-fouling Paint mixed with copper oxide or MGPS(Marine Growth Preventing System) by using Cu cation dissolved to the sea wather solution. Cu cation can be dissolved spontaneously by galvanic current due to Potential difference between Cu and cooling pipe of heat exchanger with Ti material, which may be one of the anti-fouling designs. In this study the effect of annealing heat treatment to galvanic current and Polarization behavior was investigated with a electrochemical points of view such as measurement of corrosion Potential, anodic polarization curve. cyclic voltammetric curve, galvanic current etc The grain size of the surface in annealed at $700^{\circ}C$ was the smallest than that of other annealing temperatures. and also the corrosion Potential showed more positive potential than other annealing temperatures. The galvanic current between Ti and Cu with annealed at $700^{\circ}C$ was the largest value in the case of static condition. However its value in the case of flow condition was the smallest than the other temperatures. Therefore in order to increase anti-fouling effect by Cu cation, the optimum annealing temperature in static condition of sea water is $700^{\circ}C$, however non- heat treated specimen in the case of flow condition may be desirable.

Indoor Tank Culture of the Abalone Haliotis discus hannai I . Effects of tank shape and stocking density on the growth of young abalone (전복 Haliotis discus hannai의 육상수조사육에 관한 연구 I. 치패성장에 미치는 수조형태 및 사육밀도의 영향)

  • JEONG Seong-Chae;JEE Young-Ju;SON Pal-Won
    • Journal of Aquaculture
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.9-20
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    • 1994
  • To find out suitable indoor rearing tank shape and stocking density of the abalone Haliotis discus hannai, young abalones were reared in the square or ellipse shape tanks with various stocking densities and were fed dried sea mustard, Undaria Pinnatifida HARVEY for three years. There were no significant differences between the square rearing tank and the ellipse one in growth rate and survival rate. With regard to vertical design of rearing tanks with three floors, the significant differences were not found among culture floors. However, the growth and survival rates of young abalones from the running water system were significantly higher than those of the abalones from the circulating system (P< 0.05). For the stocking density experiment with 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 individuals of 20 mm young abalone, there was no significant differences in growth and survival rates among these groups. However, in that of 200-400 individuals of 40 mm abalone and 100-300 individuals of 50 mm abalone, the lower stocking density of young abalone showed the higher growth and survival rates. The lower stocking density and the smaller size of young abalones showed the higher daily feeding rate and feed efficiency.

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Distribution of Alexandrium tamarense in Drake Passage and the Threat of Harmful Algal Blooms in the Antarctic Ocean

  • Ho, King-Chung;Kang, Sung-Ho,;Lam Ironside H.Y.;Ho, dgkiss I.John
    • Ocean and Polar Research
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.625-631
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    • 2003
  • While phytoplankton diversity and productivity in the Southern Ocean has been widely studied in recent years, most attention has been given to elucidating environmental factors that affect the dynamics of micro-plankton (mainly diatoms) and nano-plankton (mainly Phaeocystis antarctica). Only limited effects have been given to studying the occurrence and the potential risks associated with the blooming of dinoflagellates in the relevant waters. This study focused on the appearance and toxicological characteristics of a toxic dinoflagellate, Alexandrium tamarense, identified and isolated from the Drake Passage in a research cruise from November to December 2001 The appearance of A. tamarense in the Southern Ocean indicates the risk of a paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) outbreak there and is therefore of scientific concern. Results showed that while the overall quantity of A. tamarense in water samples from 30meters below the sea surface often comprised less than 0.1% of the total population of phytoplankton, the highest concentration of A. tamarense (20 cells $L^{-1}$) was recorded in the portion of the Southern Ocean between the southern end of South America and the Falkland Islands. Waters near the Polar Front contained the second highest concentrations of 10-15 cells $L^{-1}$. A. tamarense was however rarely found in waters near the southern side of the Polar Front, indicating that cold sea temperatures near the Antarctic ice does not favor the growth of this dinoflagellate. One strain of A. tamarense from this cruise was isolated and cultured for further study in the laboratory. Experiments showed that this strain of A. tamarense has a high tolerance to temperature variations and could survive at temperatures ranging from $5-26^{\circ}C$. This shows the cosmopolitan nature off. tamarense. With regard to the algal toxins produced, this strain of A. tamarense produced mainly C-2 toxins but very little saxitoxin and gonyailtoxin. The toxicological property of this A. tamarense strain coincided with a massive death of penguins in the Falkland Islands in December 2002 to January 2003.

Detection technique of Red Tide Using GOCI Level 2 Data (GOCI Level 2 Data를 이용한 적조탐지 기법 연구)

  • Bak, Su-Ho;Kim, Heung-Min;Hwang, Do-Hyun;Yoon, Hong-Joo;Seo, Won-Chan
    • Korean Journal of Remote Sensing
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    • v.32 no.6
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    • pp.673-679
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    • 2016
  • This study propose a new method to detect Cochlodinium polykrikoides red tide occurring in South Sea of Korea using Water-leaving Radiance data and Absorption Coefficients data of Geostationary Ocean Color Imager (GOCI). C. polykrikoides were analyzed and the irradiance and light emission characteristics of the wavelength range from 412 nm to 555 nm were confirmed. The detection technique proposed in this study detects the red tide occurring in the optically complex South Sea. Based on these results, it can be used for future red tide prevention.

Anti-biofouling properties of silver nano-particle coated artificial light-weight aggregates (은 나노 입자가 코팅된 인공경량골재의 생물오손 방지 특성)

  • Kim, Seongyeol;Kim, Yooteak;Park, Yongjoon
    • Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
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    • v.25 no.5
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    • pp.212-217
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    • 2015
  • Ships and marine structures have a lot of problems in their high maintenance and operating cost by biofouling. A biofouling occurrs by the adhesion of marine microorganism, algae and bacteria. In this study, the aim is to prevent or to reduce the biofouling phenomena through silver nano-particle coating on artificial light-weight aggregates and geopolymer. The antibacterial activity on them is tested according to ASTM E2149-2013a. The test results showed, it is estimated that silver nano-particles removed 99.99 % of bacteria. Specimens were set up in the sea side of field test area in Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) and have been observed for five months. The anti-biofouling effect and difference in weight change rate have been detected two months later after the installation. Because silver nanoparticles inhibit bacterial growth and kill the cells by destroying bacterial membranes, silver nano-particle coating on artificial lightweight aggregates is a well-suited and eco-friendly method for preventing biofouling in the sea up to 5 months.

Verification of Estrogenic Activity in Ethanol Extracts of Marine Organisms Using in vitro Test System. (In vitro 검출시스템을 이용한 해양생물 추출물로부터 에스트로겐 활성 검증)

  • 하종명;이상현
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.13 no.6
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    • pp.799-804
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    • 2003
  • In order to verify the occurrence of an estrogenic compound in natural products, the estrogenic activity was measured using an in vitro detection system. For this system, human breast cancer cell line MCF7 was transfected using an estrogen responsive CAT reporter plasmid. Estrogenic activities of photosynthetic algae spirulina and sea lettuce were evaluated using this system. Estrogenic activities of a $500\mug/ml\; and\; 50 \mug/ml$ ethanol extracts of spirulina were as much as that of $10^{-8}$M standard solution (17$\beta$-estradiol) and activity of $5\mug/ml$ ethanol extract of spirulina was as much as that of $10^{-10}$ M standard solution. However, no significant estrogenic activity was observed using sea lettuce extract. Estrogenic activities of marine animals, such as star fish and shrimp, were also evaluated using this system, however, no significant estrogenic activity was observed in these extracts. In this result, it is confirmed that spirulina extract possesses estrogenic compound.

Implications on Sedimentological and Geochemical Changes in Late Quaternary Sediments and Pore Water of the Southwestern East Sea (동해 남서부 해역의 제4기 후기 퇴적물과 공극수에서의 퇴적학적 및 지화학적 변화의 의미)

  • Park, Myong-Ho;Kim, Ji-Hoon;Ryu, Byong-Jae;Lee, Song-Suk;Han, Sang-Geun;Kil, Young-Woo
    • The Korean Journal of Petroleum Geology
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.20-26
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    • 2006
  • Late Quaternary stratigraphy and sedimentary environmental changes were studied based on four core sediments and their pore water taken from the southwestern part of the East Sea. The results of tephrostratigraphy and radiocarbon dates indicate that the cores cover the time interval from the middle stage of Marine Isotope Stage (MIS) 3 to MIS 1 (Holocene). The average of sedimentation rate in core sediments varies from 10 cm/kyr to 20 cm/kyr, but it fluctuates generally in particular time intervals such as MIS 2, which would be related with the sea-level changes at that time. On the other hand, the relations between ${\delta}^{13}C_{org}$ and C/N ratios suggest that the organic matter in the cores was originated mainly from marine algae. In addition, the value of ${\delta}^{13}C_{CH4}$ indicates bacterial origin rather than thermogenic one.

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