Korean Journal of Environmental Biology (환경생물)

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Technical and Strategic Approach for the Control of Cyanobacterial Bloom in Fresh Waters

담수수계에서 남조류 증식억제의 기술적, 전략적 접근

  • Lee, Chang Soo (Environmental Biotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology) ;
  • Ahn, Chi-Yong (Environmental Biotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology) ;
  • La, Hyun-Joon (Environmental Biotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology) ;
  • Lee, Sanghyup (Center for Water Resource Cycle Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology) ;
  • Oh, Hee-Mock (Environmental Biotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology)
  • 이창수 (한국생명공학연구원 환경바이오연구센터) ;
  • 안치용 (한국생명공학연구원 환경바이오연구센터) ;
  • 나현준 (한국생명공학연구원 환경바이오연구센터) ;
  • 이상협 (한국과학기술연구원 물자원순환연구단) ;
  • 오희목 (한국생명공학연구원 환경바이오연구센터)
  • Received : 2013.11.05
  • Accepted : 2013.11.20
  • Published : 2013.12.31
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Abstract

Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are not only the first oxygenic organisms on earth but also the foremost primary producers in aquatic environment. Massive growth of cyanobacteria, in eutrophic waters, usually changes the water colour to green and is called as algal (cyanobacterial) bloom or green tide. Cyanobacterial blooms are a result of high levels of primary production by certain species such as Microcystis sp., Anabaena sp., Oscillatoria sp., Aphanizomenon sp. and Phormidium sp. These cyanobacterial species can produce hepatotoxins or neurotoxins as well as malodorous compounds like geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (MIB). In order to solve the nationwide problem of hazardous cyanobacterial blooms in Korea, the following technically and strategically sound approaches need to be developed. 1) As a long-term strategy, reduction of the nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen in our water bodies to below permitted levels. 2) As a short term strategy, field application of combination of already established bloom remediation techniques. 3) Development of emerging convergence technologies based on information and communication technology (ICT), environmental technology (ET) and biotechnology (BT). 4) Finally, strengthening education and creating awareness among students, public and industry for effective reduction of pollution discharge. Considering their ecological roles, a complete elimination of cyanobacteria is not desirable. Hence a holistic approach mentioned above in combination to addressing the issue from a social perspective with cooperation from public, government, industry, academic and research institutions is more pragmatic and desirable management strategy.

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