• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.225-236
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• 2006

Seagrass meadows are considered as critical habitats for a wide variety of marine organisms in coastal and estuarine ecosystems. In many cases, studies on the spatial/temporal distribution of seagrass have depended on direct observations using SCUBA diving. As an alternative method fur studying seagrass distribution, an application of hydroacoustic technique has been assessed for mapping seagrass distribution in Dongdae Bay, on the south coast of Korea, in September 2005. Data were collected using high frequency transducer (420 kHz split-beam), which was installed with towed body system. The system was linked to DGPS to make goo-referenced data. Additionally, in situ seagrass distribution has been observed using underwater cameras and SCUBA diving at four stations in order to compare with acoustic data. Acoustic survey was conducted along 23 transects with 3-4 blot ship speed. Seagrass beds were vertically limited to depths less than 3.5m and seagrass height ranged between 55 and 90cm at the study sites. Dense seagmss beds were mainly found at the entrance of the bay and at a flat area around the center of the bay. Although the study area was a relatively small, the vertical and spatial distributions of the seagrass were highly variable with bathymetry and region. Considering dominant species, Zostera marina L., preliminary estimation of seagrass biomass with acoustic and direct sampling data was approximately $56.55g/m^2$, and total biomass of 104 tones (coefficient variation: 25.77%) was estimated at the study area. Hydroacoustic method provided valuable information to understand distribution pattern and to estimate seagrass biomass.

• Journal of the korean society of oceanography
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.68-79
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• 2003

Although seagrasses are relatively abundant, few studies have been conducted on seagrass physiology and ecology in Korea. Zostera marina is the most abundant seagrass species, widely distributed throughout all coastal areas of the Korean peninsula. To examine seasonal dynamics and spatial variations of eelgrass, Zostera marina distributed on the coast of Korea, morphological characteristics, biomass, tissue nutrient constituents, leaf productivity and environmental factors were monitored monthly from the eelgrass beds in Kabae Bay and Kosung Bay on the south coast of the Korean peninsula from June 2001 to June 2002. Eelgrass density, biomass, morphological characteristics, leaf productivities, and tissue nutrient constituents exhibited clear seasonal variations, and these seasonal trends reflected seasonal changes in water temperature. Eelgrass shoot density and biomass at Kabae Bay site showed more obvious seasonal trends than Kosung Bay. No strong seasonality in Kosung Bay site appeared to be caused by high water temperature ($>30{\circ}C$) during summer months at this site. Despite differences in nutrient availabilities between two study sites, eelgrass biomass and leaf productivities were not significantly different between study sites, and this lack of spatial variations implies that the ambient nutrient availabilities at the present study sites are in excess of seagrass nutrient demand. Eelgrass tissue N content and sediment pore water DIN concentrations exhibited reverse relationship at the present study. This reverse relationship suggests in situ nutrient concentrations are not good indicator of nutrient availabilities, and regeneration and turnover rates of sediment nutrients are also important factors to determine nutrient availabilities at the site.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제39권spc1호
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• pp.236-241
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• 2006

We measured the secondary production of the amphipod Monocorophium acherusicum Costa in a seagrass bed (Zostera marina L.) in Gwangyang Bay, southern Korea. M. acherusicum biomass was positively correlated (P<0.05) with seagrass standing crop, suggesting that there were biological interactions between the two species. M. acherusicum displays two main breeding periods per year: spring (March to April) and fall (October to November). M. acherusicum biomass in the spring breeding periods was higher than in the fall. Annual secondary production of M. acherusicum was 3.54 g DW/$m^2$/yr with an annual P/B ratio of 3.48. Secondary production and the P/B ratio of M. acherusicum were lower than those observed for other amphipods inhabiting seagrass beds. These results suggest that biological interactions between M. acherusicum and seagrass, as well as dietary competition with other amphipods can potentially cause declines in secondary production and the P/B ratio.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.89-98
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• 2021

The seagrass habitats are a highly productive marine ecosystem which provides nursery ground and shelter for many fish and invertebrate species. Pholis nebulosa (Temminck & Schlegel, 1845) is one of the most abundant seagrass fishes in the coastal waters of Korea. The estimation of fish production is key for devising conservation measures and ensuring fish resources sustainability. A total 894 P. nebulosa ranging from 3.83 to 26.5 cm total length (TL) were collected monthly in 2006 with a small beam trawl in a seagrass bed of southern Korea. Growth parameters of P. nebulosa were estimated using the von Bertalanffy growth model, and production was estimated using a general equation which relates daily fish production to ash-free dry weight (AFDW), biomass, and water temperature. The von Bertalanffy's growth equation was estimated as: L_t = 28.3823(1-e^{-0.7835(t+0.9864)}). The densities, biomass, daily, annual production, and P/B ratio were 0.069±0.061/m^-2, 1.022±0.621 g/m², 0.005±0.004 g AFDW/m²/day, 1.676 g AFDW/m²/yr, and 1.641, respectively. Monthly variation in production of P. nebulosa peaked during March and April 2006 (0.0139 and 0.0111 g AFDW/m²/day), whereas the lowest value of 0.0005 g AFDW/m²/day was in December. Monthly change in production of P. nebulosa was positively correlated with biomass and condition factor. Our results will contribute to the conservation of seagrass ecosystems, which are still undisturbed in the study area.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.509-517
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• 2009

Seagrass meadows are important biogenic habitats for a wide variety of marine animals and plants, a source of organic carbon for commercially important animals, and act as a nutrient filter in estuarine and coastal ecosystems. As such, mapping the distribution of seagrass beds provides us with an important component of management and conservation strategies. To survey seagrass distribution within Deukryang Bay, we directly observed seagrass beds using SCUBA in Boseong-gun, Goheung-gun, and Jangheung-gun. Seagrass distribution in Geogeum and Gumdang islands were not observed. Specifically, we monitored the distribution area, species composition, morphology, density, and biomass of seagrass meadows. Seagarss beds were mapped for Daikum-ri coast, Deukryang island, Yongjeong-ri coast, Samsan-ri coast and Ongam-ri coast. Total seagrass coverage in Deukryang Bay was $5.1\;km^2$, $4.8\;km^2$ of which was Zostera marina, $0.3\;km^2$ Z. caulescence and $0.01\;km^2$ Z. japonica. Z. japonica was found in intertidal zones, Z. marina was found from the intertidal to subtidal zones of 2 m MSL (mean sea level) depth, and Z. caulescence was found in subtidal zones of 2.5-5 m MSL.

• ALGAE
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.241-250
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• 2008

Since seagrasses in the coastal and estuarine ecosystems achieve high levels of production, they require high inorganic carbon and nutrient incorporation. Thus, seagrasses may play a significant role in carbon and nutrient cycling in the coastal and estuarine ecosystems. To examine growth dynamics of Zostera marina L. environmental factors such as underwater irradiance, water temperature, and salinity, and biological parameters such as shoot density, biomass, shoot morphology, and leaf productivity were measured in two bay systems (Jindong Bay and Gamak Bay) on the southern coast of Korea. While underwater irradiance did not show distinct seasonal trend, water temperature at both sites exhibited clear seasonal trend throughout the experimental period. Shoot density increased dramatically during winter due to the increased seedlings through germination of seeds in Jindong Bay and due to the increased lateral shoots in Gamak Bay. Eelgrass biomass increased during winter and decreased during summer. Maximum biomass in Jindong Bay and Gamak Bay was 250.2 and 232.3 g dry weight m–a2, respectively. Carbon incorporation into the eelgrass leaf tissues was estimated from productivity and leaf tissues carbon content. The calculated annual carbon incorporations at the Jindong Bay and Gamak Bay sites were 163 and 295 g C m–`2 y–`1, respectively. This high carbon incorporation into seagrass tissues suggests that seagrass habitats play an important role as a carbon absorber in the coastal and estuarine ecosystems.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.351-361
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• 2010

Among common estuarine submerged plants, seagrasses are the most extensively studied due to their ecological importance in estuarine ecosystems. Seagrass meadows are important biological habitats for a wide variety of marine animals and plants. They are a source of organic carbon for commercially important animals. Furthermore, seagrasses act as nutrient filters in estuarine and coastal marine ecosystems. As such, mapping the distribution of seagrass beds is important for management and conservation strategies. In order to survey the seagrass distribution within the Seomjin Estuary, We directly observed seagrass beds in Kwangyang and Hadong using SCUBA. The distribution area, species composition, morphology, density, biomass and productivity of seagrass meadows were examined. Seagrass meadows were distributed in the intertidal and subtidal zones of the Galsa tidal flats, and in the subtidal zone of the neighboring POSCO area. Patches of Zostera japonica was found at patches at the Galsa tidal flats intermediate point. The total estimated seagrass distribution area of the Seomjin Estuary was $1.84\;km^2$. Of the total, $1.83\;km^2$ was Zostera marina (eelgrass) and $0.01\;km^2$ was Zostera japonica (dwarf eelgrass). Zostera japonica was found in intertidal zones. Zostera marina was found from the intertidal to subtidal zones at a 2 m mean sea level (MSL) depth. The leaf productivity of Zostera marina was $4.47g\;DW\;m^{-2}\;day^{-1}$. The annual production of eelgrass was $1,632\;g\;DW\;m^{-2}\;yr^{-1}$, which corresponds to $731g\;C\;m^{-2}\;yr^{-1}$. The total production of eelgrass was $3,002\;tons\;DW\;yr^{-1}$, which corresponds to $1,343\;tons\;C\;yr^{-1}$.

• 환경생물
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.339-348
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• 2012

제주도와 추자도에 자생하는 보호대상해양생물인 잘피 자생지의 서식 현황을 조사하기 위해 2011년 7월 GPS를 활용하여 서식면적을 기록하였고, 직접적인 잠수 조사로 서식 현황을 확인하였다. 잘피가 자생하는 곳은 해수와 퇴적물 공극수의 영양염 분석과 함께 분포 면적, 종조성, 형태적 특성, 밀도와 생물량을 조사하였다. 추자도에는 3종의 거머리말속 잘피(거머리말, 수거머리말, 포기거머리말)가 출현한 것에 비하여 제주도에는 거머리말 한 종이 동북연안에서만 서식하고 있었다. 제주도의 거머리말 서식면적은 $238,572m^2$이고, 추자도의 잘피 서식면적은 $23,584m^2$로 수거머리말이 $21,216m^2$, 포기거머리말이 $1,870m^2$, 거머리말이 $498m^2$를 차지하고 있었다. 제주도와 추자도의 거머리말은 조간대부터 조하대 평균 수심 5m까지 출현하였다. 추자도의 포기거머리말과 수거머리말은 각각 조하대 평균 수심 3~4m와 4~6m에서 출현하였다.

• 한국해양환경ㆍ에너지학회지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.305-312
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• 2010

잘피밭은 많은 생태계서비스를 제공하는 경제적 가치가 매우 높은 연안습지의 한 종류다. 중국에서도 북부연안을 따라 넓은 잘피밭이 분포하나 오랫동안 중요성이 간과되어 왔고 연구도 부족한 실정이다. 본 논문은 최초로 중국 북부연안 잘피의 종류와 분포를 제시하였으며, 과거로부터 현재까지의 변동양상을 기술하여 역사적인 감소추세를 분포와 생물량의 관점에서 기술하였다. 대표적인 잘피밭의 현황을 나타내기 위해 추다오 지역을 선정하여 사례를 제시하였다. 환경조건이 좋은 곳에서는 잘피도 회복되고 있으며, 잘피밭에 의존하는 플랑크톤과 어류, 돌고래 등 해양포유류도 풍부하였다. 역사적인 감소추세와 현상황에 대한 원인이 토의되었으며 보호를 위하여 필요한 연구내용을 제시하였다.

• 한국해양학회지:바다
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.106-116
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• 2020

울릉도에 자생하는 거머리말속 잘피 분포 현황을 밝히기 위해 2019년 9월말 울릉도 연안과 항내에서 선박을 이용하여 잠수조사를 하였다. 잘피 생육 환경을 조사하기 위해 잘피가 서식하는 장소의 해수와 퇴적물 공극수의 영양염 농도, 염분 및 퇴적물의 유기물 함량을 분석하였다. 울릉도 천부리, 저동리, 사동리와 남양리 연안에는 비교적 깊은 수심(14~24 m)에서 수거머리말 군락지가 관찰되었고, 총 생육면적은 약 4.9 ha이었다. 현포리 현포항내에는 3~5 m의 수심에서 생육면적 약 0.9 ha의 거머리말이 서식하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 수거머리말의 평균 생육밀도와 생체량은 각각 121.9±9.7 shoot m^-2와 99.0±13.2 gDW m^-2로 서식지별로 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았고, 거머리말의 생육밀도와 생체량은 각각 193.8±18.8 shoot m^-2와 102.6±6.8 gDW m^-2로 나타났다. 울릉도의 수거머리말과 거머리말 군락지 퇴적물의 영양염 농도와 퇴적물 유기물 함량은 남해안과 동해안의 잘피군락지보다 낮은 값을 보였다. 본 연구결과는 울릉도 연안의 거머리말속 잘피 현황을 최초로 보고하며, 해양보호구역으로 지정된 울릉도 해역의 보존과 해양보호생물인 수거머리말과 거머리말 보호에 유용한 기초자료를 제공할 것이다.