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Ecology of Sargassum thunbergii along the Korean Coast (한국 연안산 지충이(Sargassum thunbergii)의 생태)

  • Ji-O Seo;Hyoung-Seop Park;Won-Ki Jeong ;Nam-Gil Kim
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.56 no.5
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    • pp.684-690
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    • 2023
  • This study was conducted bimonthly from February to December 2021 to reveal the ecology of Sargassum thunbergii in the intertidal zone along the coasts of Korea. Separate surveys on the period of embryo formation were conducted from February 2021 to December 2022. The growth of S. thunbergii began to increase in February, reached a maximum in June, and was at a minimum in October. Air vesicles were formed from February to June, April to August, and February to August on the east, west, and south coasts, respectively. Receptacles were observed from April to June on the east coast, but from April to August on the west and south coasts. The earliest release of embryos was observed in late May 2022 on the south coast, followed by early June on the east and west coasts. The average size of leaves, stems, and air vesicles was maximum on the east coast and minimum on the west coast, whereas leaf and internode intervals were maximum on the west coast and minimum on the east coast. Plant length, biomass, and the number of branches showed maximum values in the south coast and minimum values in the east coast.

Comparison of Uplift Rate in the Southern Coast of the Korean Peninsula (한반도 남부 해안의 융기율 비교)

  • Lee, Gwang-Ryul;Park, Chung-Sun
    • Journal of The Geomorphological Association of Korea
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.55-67
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    • 2019
  • This study tries to reveal and compare uplift rates in the southern coast of the Korean Peninsula, based on absolute ages from coastal terrace on the coast. The uplift rate in the East Coast from previous study ranges from 0.258 to 0.357 m/ka with a median rate of 0.262 m/ka and shows an increase trend from north to south. Median uplift rate of 0.082 m/ka with minimum and maximum rates of 0.053 m/ka and 0.127 m/ka, respectively, is calculated in the South Coast from previous and this studies. The uplift rate in the West Coast from 3 absolute ages in this study is 0.082~0.112 m/ka with a median rate of 0.090 m/ka. Based on these uplift rates in the southern coast of the Korean Peninsula, it can be concluded that since MIS 5, the East Coast has experienced 3 to 4 times faster uplift rate than the West and South Coasts. However, this study suggests that more discussion on whether these uplift rates are long-term tectonic movement associated with tilted warping movement since the Tertiary or short-term tectonic movement associated with isostatic rebound due to sea level change since the Last Interglacial is needed.

The Condition and Management Measure of Marine Disposal of wastes (폐기물의 해양배출 현황과 관리대책)

  • Lee, Bong-Gil;Kim, Sang-Woon;Kim, Young-Hwan;Hyun, Chung-Guk;Lee, Ho-Seong;Kim, Kwon-Jung
    • Proceedings of KOSOMES biannual meeting
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    • 2006.05a
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    • pp.109-115
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    • 2006
  • Since ocean dumping of wastes was permitted by law in 1900, the amount of wastes dumped into the sea has increased ten times for 15 years. As a result, the dumping sites has been deteriorated so much that the pollution has become a social problem. The 96 Protocol to the 72 London Convention, which requires the contracting party's stricter control on the disposal of wastes at sea, took effect on March 24, 2006. Therefore, our country has become confronted to the situation on which it cannot delay putting a restraint on ocean dumping. Hereupon, Korea Coast Guard (KCG) initiates a dumping sites recovery program. The program is intended to curb the amount of wastes dumped at sea and to recover the polluted dumping sites. In this paper, the current status of our country's management of ocean dumping of wastes is examined and the future condition is anticipated KCG's ocean dumping management measures are also presented.

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A Study on Proper Employment Size of Korea Coast Guard (해양경찰청의 적정 인력규모에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Sang-Goo
    • Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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    • v.34 no.8
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    • pp.679-685
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    • 2010
  • This study aimed to find a proper size of Korea Coast Guard. To attain this goal, this study constructed an experimental standard quota model then calculated the proper number of employees of Korea Coast Guard, The findings of the analysis can be summarized as follows: The formula of the model constructed through reviewing related literature is as folllows: Y(manpowers) = constant + (B $\times$ the number of crimes committed) + (B $\times$ the expenditure in the general account) + (B $\times$ the number of Korea Coast Guard vessels). The proper employment size of Korea Coast Guard calculated using the model was 7,369.

Analysis of the Effects on the Southeastern Coast of Korea by a Tsunami Originating from Hypothetical Earthquake in Japan (일본 지진공백역에서의 지진해일이 우리나라의 남동연안에 미치는 영향분석)

  • Kim, Do-Sam;Kim, Ji-Min;Lee, Kwang-Ho;Son, Byoung-Kyu
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.21 no.6
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    • pp.64-71
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    • 2007
  • The hypothetical earthquake located on the fault zone along the western coast of Japan, where sufficient time has elapsed since the last earthquake or an earthquake has not occurred yet, is known to possess significant potential energy. The possibility of earthquake activities occurring here in the future is high. It is expected that the resulting tsunamis will cause great damage to the East Sea coast of Korea and affect parts of the southern coast as well. In this study, tsunami that may be caused by a virtual earthquake that is expected in the hypothetical earthquake, along the western coast of Japan, will be estimated using numerical simulation. From this, the effect of the tsunami originating from the hypothetical earthquake on the southeastern coast of Korea will be evaluated by examining the water level rise due to the maximum water level rise and changing time, for each point along the southeastern coast. It will be possible to use the virtual results obtained like this as important basic materials in future disaster prevention plans and designs, for determining the direction of coastal development, for arranging seashore and harbor structures and to carry out wave resistant design for the southeastern coast of Korea.

A Study on the Diverse Activities for Coast Guard Services (해양경계활동의 다각화 방안에 관한 연구)

  • Park, Seong-Ryong;Jin, Seong-Ryong;Ju, Jong-Kwang;Lee, Eun-Bang
    • Proceedings of KOSOMES biannual meeting
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    • 2007.11a
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    • pp.109-114
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    • 2007
  • The changed environment on marine security and the security activities such as coast guard and sea patrol in civil domain are analyzed. In order to respond diverse threats and requirements of sea petrol, the system of civil patrolman and coast guard's auxiliary are discussed. The civil boats and aircraft and civilian's security activities make an important role to enhance the effectiveness and the efficiency of coast guard and patrol.

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On the Variation of Sea Level Due to Meteorological Disturbances on the Coast of Korea. I. Storm Surges Caused by Typhoon Billie, 1970, on the West and South Coasts of Korea (한국연안에 있어서 기상 교란에 의한 해면변화 I. 태풍 빌리호(1970년)와 남 서해안의 이상고조현상)

  • Hwang, Chin-Pung
    • 한국해양학회지
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.92-98
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    • 1971
  • Storm surges caused by typhoon Billie, 28 Aug. ∼ 2 Sep. 1970, on the west and south coasts of Korea are studied with the tidal data. Tracks and frequencies of the typhoons which affected the Korean peninsula and the yearly maximum tidal deviation at tide stations for the past twelve years are also reviewed. It is assumed that most of the typhoons affecting the Korea peninsula cause variations of sea level along almost all of the coast of Korea. Maximum storm surges at each tide station on the south coast appeared to be caused by typhoons during the summer, and by the north westerly monsoon and extraordinary cyclones on the west coast during spring and winter. In the coastal waters of the west coast where depths are shallower and the bottom configuration is flat, sea level variation is mostly caused by atmospheric pressure and wind effect. When a typhoon travels as in case of typhoon Billie, sea level ascends generally on the south coast and it descends on the west coast before the typhoon approaches near to the coasts. Considering the large tidal range on the western and southern coasts, it is assumed that the extraordinary destructive surges can be occurred when the tide is high water. Reviewing the monthly mean sea level variations on the each coast, hazards to be caused by storm surges can more fluently occur during the summer.

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