Journal of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Education (수산해양교육연구)
- Volume 12 Issue 2
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- Pages.152-163
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- 2000
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- 1229-8999(pISSN)
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- 2288-2049(eISSN)
A Study on the Distribution and Composition of Plastic Debris in the Coastal Beaches of Young-Il Bay
영일만 주변 해수욕장의 미소 플라스틱 분포와 조성에 관한 연구
- Kim, Sam-Kon (Pukyong National University) ;
- Kim, Jong-Hwa (Pukyong National University) ;
- Kim, Min-Seok (Pukyong National University) ;
- Cheong, Sun-Beom (Pukyong National University) ;
- Lee, Jung-Tae (Ullung Fisheries High School)
- Published : 2000.12.31
Abstract
Floating resin pellets including plastics were surveyed from 7 coastal beaches near Young-il Bay during summer and winter season on 1998 ~ 2000 year. Plastic fabrication materials in the survey were founded with 6 items using the following; resin pellets, plastic debris, styrofoams, cigar filters, wood pieces and charcoals. The results deduced in the areas are as follows: 1. The seasonal variability of the all debris is revealed that summer season were remarkably larger than those of winter. This is deduced it is attributed to meteorological effects, e.g, the seasonal wind strength, current vectors and resorts of crowded people for beach enjoy. And the distribution of plastic debris is Pohang Songdo
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