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Activities on Naming Undersea Features in Korea  

Sung, Hyo-Hyun (Department of Social Studies(Geography Education), College of Education, Ewha Womans University)
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Journal of the Korean Geographical Society / v.41, no.5, 2006 , pp. 600-622 More about this Journal
Abstract
The consistent use of appropriate names for the undersea features is an essential element of effective communication among ocean scientists. The correct use of names on bathymetric and nautical charts provide benefits to national and international communities. Also it is expected that naming of the marine geographical features within the territorial waters and EEZ contributes to secure the territorial waters and preserve the various marine resources. This paper will seek to addresses a variety of activities where geographic names issues for undersea features arises. For the purpose of this paper, the attention will be given upon 1) the general history of activities on naming undersea features in Korea; 2) development of the guideline for standardization of marine geographical names; 3) geomorphological characteristics of undersea features in East Sea; and 4) future plan to conduct a systematic analysis for naming marine geographical features in Korea.
Keywords
undersea features; marine geographical name; standardization; East Sea;
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