• 한국패류학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.147-154
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• 2013

In Incheon bay, mass mortalities of Manila clam associated with winter storms have been reported. In the present study we have monitored pathologic condition of the clams stranded on the tidal flats by the winter storms occurred in late March to early April in 2007. The field surveyed indicated that mortality of the Manila clam in the study areas ranged 10-15%. Condition index, a ratio of tissue weight to the shell weight, of the stranded clams was significantly lower than the non-stranded normal clams collected from the same locations (p < 0.05), indicating that the stranded clams were comparatively in poor physiological condition. Perkinsus olseni, the protozoan parasite was observed most of clams used in the analysis and the infection prevalence ranged 77-90%. The infection intensity of P. olseni determined using Ray's fluid thioglycollate medium (RFTM) cultivation and the 2M NaOH digestion assay indicated that the clams collected during late March and early April in 2007 involved 67,182-1,124,727 P. olseni cells/g tissue. The infection intensity of clams from Gung-Pyeung was significantly higher than the intensities observed from Dae-Bu and Young-Heung (p < 0.05). No clear correlation was found between the infection intensities of P. olseni in the non-stranded normal clams and the stranded clams. The stranded Manila clams were also infected with trematode parasite with the prevalence ranged 5 (Young-Heung) to 12.5% (Dae-Bu). The trematode-infected clams exhibited castrated follicles in the gonad, a typical sign of trematode infection. It was believed that mass mortality of Manila clam observed in this study was associated with the poor physiological condition as indicated by CI, although impacts of the parasite infection cannot be ruled out.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.208-218
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• 2001

We have investigated the gonad index (GI), gonadal development, reproductive cycle, first sexual maturity, sex ratio, the number of spawned eggs and spawning frequency of the Manila clam, Ruditapes philippinarum. Samples were collected from the intertidal zone of Komso Bay, Korea from January to December in 1999. Monthly changes in the gonad index (GI) and condition index showed a similar pattern in the reproductive cycle. The spawning period was once a year between early June and early October, there was a spawning peak between July and August when seawater temperature was over $20^{\circ}C$. The reproductive cycle of this species can be categorized into five successive stages; early active (February to March), late active (April to May), ripe (April to August), partially spawned (June to October), and spent/inactive stage (August to March). Percentages of first sexual maturity of female and male clams of l5.1-20.0mm in shell length were $56.3\%$ and $60.0\%$, respectively, and $100\%$ for the clams >25. mm. The sex ratio of individuals >15.1 mm in shell length was about 1:1 $(\chi^2= 0.02,\;p>0.05)$. Number of the eggs released from each clam by the induction increased as the size of clam in terms of shell length increased. Mean number of the eggs from the second induction of the spawning was $75.35-84.30\%$ $(average\;79.81\%)$ of the number of the eggs released in the first spawning. Our data indicated that R. philippinarum in Komso Bay has one major spawning peak with over two minor spawning, and the interval of each spawning was estimated to be approximately 15-17 (average 16.5) days.

• 한국패류학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.91-95
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• 2010

Density-dependant growth and mortality rate of Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum reared in net cages was investigated in Gomso Bay, Korea where unusually high mortality of clams has been reported. For the experiment, four groups of clam cages were set up with a density of $2,000clams/m^2$ (group A), $1,000clams/m^2$ (group B), $500clams/m^2$ (group C) and $100clams/m^2$ (group D). Mortality and growth of clams in each experimental cage was monitored biweekly from May 2001 to September 2001. Highest mortality in group A was observed in late August, while highest mortality of rest groups was observed in early September. In September, the cumulative mortality in group A was 99%, while it was 93.2% in group B, 91.2% in group C and 88% in group D. Shell growth rate of clams in thecages was found to be density dependent; monthly shell length increase was 0.67 mm in group A, 1.33 mm in group B, 1.63 mm in group C and 1.71 mm in group D. Our study indicated that clam growth and mortality in the Bay is density dependent and the growth and survival rate is negatively correlated with the density.

• 한국어업기술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국어업기술학회 2001년도 춘계 수산관련학회 공동학술대회발표요지집
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• pp.580-582
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• 2001

The Manila clam, Ruditapes philippinaMm (Pelecypoda: Veneridae) is present along the coasts of Korea, China and Japan. In particular, Recently, due to reclamation of tidal areas along the west coast, marine pollution, and reckless overharvesting of this clam, its standing stock has reduced for a decade. Therefore, it is necessary to manage the population of the clam with a proper fishing regime that will maintain an optimal population size in aqua farm. (omitted)

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.723-730
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• 2016

현재 국내바지락 양식 산업은 연안선 변화, 양식 환경악화로 생산량이 감소하는 반면, 수입량 급증으로 인한 어려움에 직면해 있다. 현 실태를 극복하고 지속적인 양식을 위해 서식환경을 종합적으로 이해하는 것이 중요하며, 바지락의 서식환경은 양식장의 생산력과 밀접한 관련이 있다. 본 연구에서는 2015년 6월부터 2016년 5월까지 근소만에 위치한 파도와 법산 갯벌어장에 대하여 생존(입도, 해수유동), 성장(Chlorophyll a, DIN, DIP, 노출시간), 환경(수온, DO, 퇴적물 COD, IL)을 이용하여 서식환경 특성을 구명하였다. 조사결과 파도(최대값; 모래함량 48.76 %, 해수 유속 10.59 cm/s, Chlorophyll a 12.70 ug/L, 노출시간 3시간, DO 18.65 mg/L)는 법산(최대값; 모래함량 37.40 %, 해수 유속 6.02 cm/s, Chlorophyll a 6.41 ug/L, 노출시간 7시간, DO 14.81 mg/L)보다 높은 유속과 모래함량, 풍부한 DO와 영양염으로 바지락 서식에 유리한 조건을 가지고 있었으며, 실제로도 더 높은 서식밀도를 나타내었다. 본 연구는 파도와 법산 바지락 서식지 환경을 파악하여 근소만 갯벌어장의 최적 관리 방안 및 잠재적 적지선정을 위한 기초자료로 활용될 수 있다.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.171-182
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• 2022

The habitat degradation caused by large-scale reclamation leads to devastating impacts, such as fine sediment and mud shrimp Upogebia major settlement on Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum aquaculture in the eastern Cheonsu Bay tidal flats, Republic of Korea. Despite these impacts, there is a lack of studies on the influence of fine sediments on tidal flats that constitute key mud shrimp habitats. This study provides information on the seawater-sediment environment and the influence of dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) fluctuations depending on mud shrimp burrow hole density. Additionally, it discusses countermeasures for Manila clam habitat management. The results show that mean DIN effluxes in areas with a high-density of burrow holes were up to 4 times (0.12 mmol m^-2 d^-1) higher than those in sites of low-density (0.03 mmol m^-2 d^-1) within the Saho and Songhak-ri tidal flats. To manage interference within the competition zone of Songhak-ri tidal flat, it is important to utilize the settlements of spawning season in all three dimensions. Consequently, additional studies in other tidal flats are essential and research in zones where mud shrimps and juvenile clams coexist will help to determine the priorities in the efficient management of clam aquaculture.

• 한국어업기술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국어업기술학회 2002년도 춘계 수산관련학회 공둥학술발표회
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• pp.265-265
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• 2002

• 한국양식학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국양식학회 2002년도 춘계 한국양식학회 학술대회 발표요지
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• pp.240.1-240
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• 2002

• 한국패류학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.213-220
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• 2015

2007년 12월 7일 Hebei spirie호 유류유출 후 2008년 4월에 발생한 서해안의 바지락 평균 폐사율은 22.4%로 사고 이전인 2007년 4월의 9.2%에 비하여 급격히 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 특히 유류가 유입된 태안 및 보령, 서산 지역에서는 30% 내외로 폐사율이 매우 높게 나타난 반면, 비오염지역인 인천, 경기도를 비롯하여 지형적인 조건과 방제작업 등으로 유류유입이 적었던 근소만과 천수만 내측 등에서는 10% 내외로 낮게 나타났다. 2009년 폐사율은 6.0%로 2008년의 22.4%에 비해 급격히 감소하였다. 2009년은 2008년과 비교하여 폭풍 등 해황이 불안정하여 저질변동이 많았으나, Hebei sprit호 유류유출로 인한 피해지역인 태안과 보령, 서산 지역에서는 폐사율이 낮아진 반면, 비 피해지역인 인천과 경기에서는 비슷하거나 높게 나타났다. 2010년 폐사율은 8.6%로 2009년의 6.0%에 비해 약간 증가하였는데, 오염지역과 비오염지역을 구분하지 않고 모두 증가하였다. 따라서 유류가 유입된 태안 및 보령, 서산지역의 2008년 4월에 발생한 바지락 폐사는 Hebei spirit호 유류유출과 관련이 있는 것으로 판단된다. 우리나라 바지락의 전체 생산량은 유류사고 전인 2007년에는 27,459 톤이 사고 직후에 폐사가 발생하였음에도 불구하고 2008년에 36,302 톤, 2009년에 40,392 톤, 2010년에는 36,248 톤으로 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 생산량을 지역별로 살펴보면 유류피해 지역인 충남의 바지락 생산량은 유류사고 전인 2007년에는 10,598 톤이던 것이 사고 직후인 2008년에 5,048 톤으로 급격히 감소하였으며, 2009년에는 7,065 톤, 2010년에는 유류피해 전보다 많은 12,921 톤으로 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 비피해지역인 전남의 바지락 생산량은 유류사고 전인 2007년에는 1,252 톤이던 것이 사고 직후인 2008년에는 12,248 톤으로 급격히 증가하였으며, 2009년 9,566 톤, 2010년 2,770 톤으로 감소한 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 전체 바지락 생산량에서 2008년에 우리나라 생산량이 감소하지 않고 증가한 이유는 유류피해가 없던 전남지역에서 물속에 서식하던 바지락이 대량으로 생산되었기 때문이다.

• 한국어업기술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국어업기술학회 2000년도 춘계수산관련학회 공동학술대회발표요지집
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• pp.505-505
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• 2000

Perkinsus sp. has been identified as responsible organism for the decrease in Manil clam production along the west and south coast of Korea. Monthly investigation on infection intensity and pathology of Perkinsus infected Manila clam population was carried out in Komsoe Bay located in the west coast during February and December 1999. About one hundred clams were collected each month for the analysis. Infected clams were incubated in fluid thioglycollate media over a week, stained with iodine solution, digested with 2M NaOH and the number of Perkinsus present in an individual recorded. Histological slides were also prepared from infected clams and their pathologic symptoms were examined using a microscope. Trophozoites of Perkinsus sp. were dominantly distributed on gills and epithelia of digestive glands however a few numbers could be detected at siphons and foot tissues. Heavily infected clams often exhibited white spots on mantle and foot tissues due to the inflammatory reaction of the hemocytes, forming nodules. Trophozoites were also found along the connective tissues of follicles during spawning season indicating that Perkinsus sp. may disturb reproduction of the clam. Total number of Perkinsus sp. in an individual clam varied from none to 9, 550, 000 with a monthly mean of 279, 663 to 2, 198, 558 during the course of study. The number of Perkinsus sp. in the clam was found to lowest durin July and August when unusually low salinity was recorded in this area due to the heavy rain. Highest monthly infection intensity in terms of total number of Perkinsus sp. i clam was observed in February, when water temperature recorded as lowest during the study. Small size of clams with shell length of ten mm or less were not infected with Perkinsus sp. It was concluded that Perkinsus infection in Manila clam is in pa controlled by changes in salinity and clam growth; low salinity environment minimize infection intensity while tile clams get more Perkinsus as they grow.