• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.244-253
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• 2010

The quality of marine sediments from the industrialized coastal areas of Korea (Ulsan Bay, Masan Bay, and artificial Lake Shihwa) was investigated using a bacterial bioluminescence toxicity test. Sediment toxicity results were compared with the levels of chemical contamination (trace metals, organic wastewater markers, acid volatile sulfides, total organic carbon). Effective concentration 50% (EC50) of sediments ranged from 0.014 to 1.126 mg/mL, which is comparable to or lower than values in contaminated lakes, rivers, and marine sediments of other countries. Sediment reference index (SRI) ranged from 13 to 1044, based on the EC50 of the negative control sample. Mean average SRI values in Masan Bay and Lake Shihwa were approximately 8 and 9 times as high as that in Ulsan Bay, indicating higher sediment toxicity and greater contamination in the two former regions. Sediment toxicity were strongly associated with the concentrations of some chemicals, suggesting that this test may be useful for determining potential chemical contamination in sediments.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.236-243
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• 2010

Fecal sterols, nonylphenolic compounds (NPs), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were determined in surface water from Masan Bay and its adjacent rivers in February 2005. Concentrations of coporstanol (Cop), an indicator of fecal pollution, in surface water ranged from <10 to 13,853 ng/L, and concentrations of nonylphenol, the most toxic of the NPs, ranged from 10.2 to 481 ng/L, and concentrations of PAHs ranged from 8.61 to 223 ng/L. The concentrations of the compounds measured in this study were lower than or comparable to those at other locations in Korea and other countries. The contamination of Cop and PAHs in surface water was associated with the discharge from rivers passing through cities and/or industrial complexes. The NP contamination was associated with wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluents through outfalls as well as riverine discharge. Compared to ecotoxicological values, the concentrations of NPs from rivers, the mouths of rivers, and WWTP outfall areas exceeded guidelines, suggesting that hot spot areas may pose a potential risk to sensitive species.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.514-523
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• 2022

Concentrations of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) were measured in seawater, sediment, and biota collected from Gunsan coast, Korea to investigate their occurrence, distribution, and risk of exposure to humans through seafood consumption. The total concentrations of PFASs in seawater, sediment, and biota ranged from 5.97 to 74.9 ng/L, 0.01 to 13.3 ng/g dry weight, and 0.02 to 5.73 ng/g wet weight, respectively. Predominant PFAS compounds differed across matrices, indicating that the distribution of PFASs in multiple environmental samples is governed by their carbon-chain length. The concentrations of PFASs in seawater were significantly negatively correlated with salinity (P<0.01), suggesting terrestrial input (including land-used PFASs) as the major source of PFAS contamination in coastal environments. The estimated daily intakes (EDIs) of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) through seafood consumption were 0.05 and 0.06 ng/kg body weight/day, respectively. The EDIs of PFOA and PFOS measured in this study were lower those the proposed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Canada guidelines, indicating limited health risk for Korean population from PFASs through consumption of seafood from Gunsan coastal environment.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.421-428
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• 2017

The spatial distribution and abundance of fish species was estimate near Dok-do, East Sea of Korea by conducting midwater trawl survey with hydroacoustic method. Acoustic and midwater trawl data were collected onboard the R/V Tamgu 21 during 7-8 March 2016. Acoustic data were collected at the frequencies of 38 and 120 kHz and converted to nautical area scattering strength ($m^2/nmile^2$). Species are distributed mainly over an extent of 30-55 m, generally around southwest of Dok-do; the squid Watasenia scintillans was the dominant species found. The length-weight function and target strength of squid and other fishes were used to estimate the W. scintillans stock at 2499.1 tons and other fish at 43.8 tons during the winter season. The hydroacoustic method offers an approach for the determination of the biomass and vertical and spatial distributions of species aggregating near Dok-do, East Sea of Korea.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.585-595
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• 2021

Even though most of aquatic animal pathogens are considered opportunistic and many pose a low direct risk to personnel, all personnel working with aquatic pathogens and facilities using these organisms must comply with the regulation to prevent the release of the pathogen into the environment and causing disease in aquatic animals. First of all, in order to establish a biosafety system for aquatic pathogen, the list of microorganisms that can infect aquatic animals and humans should be drawn up according to the microorganisms encountered within national boundaries. Second, risk assessment guideline for diseases of livestock and aquatic environment is desperately needed. Third, microorganisms should be classified into risk group based on their potential impact on human and aquatic environment. Fourth, facilities handling aquatic pathogens should ensure that these pathogens are securely contained and safely handled for experimental or commercial development purposes. In conclusion, classification is based on the pathogenicity, mode of transmission and host range of the aquatic microorganisms, availability of effective preventative measures and treatments. Furthermore, risk group of aquatic pathogens should be correlated with physical containment facility requirements according to domestic characteristics.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.427-434
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• 2023

굴은 패류 양식생산량 중 가장 큰 비율(평균 76%)을 차지하는 중요한 양식생물이다. 본 연구에서는 자란만의 굴 양식장에 대해, 수온, 염분, 해수 유동, DO, SS, Chl.a를 어장적지평가 인자로 활용한 서식지 적합 지수(Habitat Suitability Index, HSI)를 산정하여 최적 서식지를 탐색하였다. 조사결과 만 입구가 넓고 해수 유속이 빠르게 나타난 대상해역 남동쪽에서 만 내측으로 갈수록 적합한 서식지로 나타났고, 굴의 생산량과 본 연구의 HSI는 0.710(p<0.05)의 유의한 상관성을 보였다. 만 내의 원활한 해수 교환으로 먹이공급 등 양식생물 성장에 도움을 주는 해수 유동은 굴 생산량과 높은 상관성(0.709, p<0.05)을 보여 Chl.a보다 서식 적합도에 더 큰 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구 결과는 양식장 재배치 등 효율적인 연안어장 보전, 이용과 관리에 도움이 될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국해양환경ㆍ에너지학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.227-237
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• 2012

본 연구는 우리나라 연안매립의 효과적인 관리방안을 고찰하기 위해 최근 공유수면 매립 현황과 특성, 매립이 집중된 사례지역의 환경 및 관련 환경평가서의 주요 문제점을 진단하였다. 공유수면매립은 남해와 서해 연안에서 집중되고 있고, 과거에는 농업용지와 산업용지의 확보가 많았으나, 최근에는 조선단지를 포함한 산업용지와 항만용지 등 매립목적이 다양화 되고 있다. 이러한 지속적인 개발사업을 위한 매립으로 인해 환경영향이 가중되고 있고, 특히 갯벌과 수산자원보호구역 등 어장이 상대적으로 큰 훼손을 받고 있는 상황이다. 갯벌지역에서의 매립 유형은 준설토 투기장, 도시개발 및 산업단지 조성이 많았다. 무분별한 매립을 지양하기 위해서는 연안통합적 접근과 적정 기준이 설정되어야 할 것이다. 단기적인 개발과 장기적인 보전 이익이 동시에 고려되어야 하는데, 특히, 사전에 환경성 문제를 충분히 다루기 위해 관련 법과 제도에 따른 해양환경평가의 개선이 필요하다.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.345-354
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• 2009

해역이용협의에 따른 협의서 검토현황과 연안이용형태를 분석한 결과, 공유수면 점 사용은 공작물설치와 해수 취배수, 공유수면 매립은 산업단지조성, 항만 어항개발과 도로건설의 점유율이 높았고, 점 사용은 서해에서 그리고 매립은 남해에서 우세하였다. 지역별로는 전남, 경남지역과 인천 경기지역에서 이용행위가 많았다. 해역이용협의 검토량은 2008년이 전년도에 비해 약 200건 이상 증가하였고, 협의과정에서 준설토 해양투기, 매립, 준설, 해수 취배수, 바다골재채취와 규사채취에 대해 보완요청이 주로 이루어졌다. 연안이용은 대부분 해양환경기준 I등급 또는 II등급의 지역에서 집중되었고, 특히, 법령상 해양 규제지역인 특별관리해역에서는 항만 어항개발과 관련된 매립과 공작물설치, 국립공원에서는 공작물설치와 호안정비가 많았다. 또한, 수산자원보호구역에서는 호안정비, 공작물설치와 해수의 취배수 행위가 많이 이루어진 것으로 평가되었다. 해역이용협의제도의 제반적인 합리성과 신뢰성을 높이는 방법 등 개선방안을 제도운영 및 정책적인 측면과 협의서 작성과 관련한 해양환경영향평가 측면으로 구분해서 정책제언을 제시하였다.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.130-139
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• 2015

본 연구에서 순천만 일대 새우 양식장 부근에서 이뤄지는 태양광 발전에 따른 소음영향평가방법을 진단하였다. 순천만 폐양식장에 태양광 발전시설이 설치되는 경우, 임계거리 17미터 이내에 위치한 새우양식장 $S_2$와 $S_3$(15미터 이격)은 소음에 대한 저감대책을 수립하지 않은 상태로 작업할 경우에는 악영향이 나타날 수 있다. 소음 스트레스를 감소시키기 위해 방음 판넬을 설치할 시, 본 연구에서 고려한 공사장비 최저효율(Case A), 일반효율(Case B), 최고효율(Case C)에 대한 수중소음 환경목표기준을 만족하는 것으로 나타났다. 건설 장비에서 발생되는 대기 소음이 수중으로 전파될 경우, 보다 합리적인 계산을 통해 수중 소음도 예측과 함께 주변 양식장에 미치는 누적 영향에 대한 심도 있는 평가 및 대책 수립이 필요하다.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.438-448
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• 2023

The concentrations of trace metals and organic matters in marine sediments collected from southeast Korean coastal areas were investigated. The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the contamination status, spatial distribution and potential ecological risks associated with the physiochemical composition in the studied areas. We found that the concentrations of trace metals in marine sediments were as follows: Fe > Mn > Zn > Cr > Pb > Cu > As > Cd > Hg. According to the sediment quality guidelines (SQGs) of Korea, concentrations of Zn, Cr, Cu and Cd at all sampling sites were below threshold effect levels (TEL). However, concentrations of As, Hg, and Pb (i.e., at the 94-98% of sampling sites), were below the TEL. In addition, concentration factors (CF) in the surveyed area were found to be associated with low ecological risks, whereas As, Hg, and Cu showed moderate to high risk levels in some inner parts of the studied bays. Finally, the pollution load index (PLI) and ecological risk index (ERI) of the elucidated metals were linked to moderate ecological risk, pointing to the possibility of being deleterious to some benthic organisms.