• 제목/요약/키워드: Marine Organisms

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동대만 잘피밭에 서식하는 돌팍망둑(Pseudoblennius percoides)의 식성 (Feeding Habits of Pseudoblennius percoides (Pisces; Cottidae) in an Eelgrass (Zostera marina) Bed of Dongdae Bay)

  • 허성회;곽석남;김하원
    • 한국어류학회지
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    • 제20권1호
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    • pp.45-53
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    • 2008
  • 2005년 1월부터 2005년 12월까지 동대만의 잘피밭에서 채집된 돌팍망둑의 식성을 조사하였다. 돌팍망둑의 주요 먹이는 어류 및 새우류였으며, 그 외, 곤쟁이류, 단각류 (옆새우류 및 카프렐라류), 요각류, 두족류, 갯지렁이류 및 게류등이 소량 섭식되었다. 돌팍망둑은 초기에는 요각류와 단각류를 많이 섭식하였으나, 성장함에 따라 어류와 새우류의 섭식율이 점차 증가하였다. 돌팍망둑은 계절에 관계없이 새우류 및 어류를 주로 섭식하였다. 체장별 및 계절별 dietary breadth는 전체적으로 낮게 나타났다.

선박 평형수 처리용 대전류 인버터 방식의 정류기 설계 (Design of High-Current Inverter-type Rectifier for Electrolytic Disinfection of Ship Ballast Water)

  • 조원우;김진영;김인동;노의철;고강우;배상범
    • 전력전자학회논문지
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    • 제16권5호
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    • pp.430-439
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    • 2011
  • 세계화와 더불어 수출 입 물동량이 크게 늘어남에 따라 세계를 왕래하는 선박의 평형수(Ballast water) 속에 존재하는 해양 유기체에 의한 생태계의 파괴가 큰 문제가 되고 있다. 이와 같은 문제를 해결하기 위해 국제규약은 선박의 평형수를 배출할 때는 반드시 미생물을 제거한 다음 바다로 배출할 것을 요구하고 있다. 이는 위한 염소발생용 전기분해 수 처리 시스템을 위해 우수한 성능을 가지는 저전압 대전류 방식의 정류기의 필요성이 커지고 있다. 본 논문에서는 선박의 평형수 처리를 위한 해수 전기분해용 정류기에 적합한 저전압 대전류 정류기 방식을 제안하고, 정류기 전력회로 설계와 제어기 설계에 필요한 실제적인 설계 가이드라인을 제시하고자 한다.

Monitoring Benthic AIgal Communides:A Comparison of Targeted and Coefficient Sampling Methods

  • Edwards, Matthew S.;Tinker, Martin T.
    • ALGAE
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    • 제24권2호
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    • pp.111-120
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    • 2009
  • Choosing an appropriate sample unit is a fundamental decision in the design of ecological studies. While numer-ous methods have been developed to estimate organism abundance, they differ in cost, accuracy and precision.Using both field data and computer simulation modeling, we evaluated the costs and benefits associated with twomethods commonly used to sample benthic organisms in temperatc kelp forests. One of these methods, theTargeted Sampling method, relies on different sample units, each "targeted" for a specific species or group ofspecies while the other method relies on coefficients that represent ranges of bottom cover obtained from visual esti-mates within standardized sample units. Both the field data and the computer simulations suggest that both meth-ods yield remarkably similar estimates of organisnm abundance and among-site variability, although the Coefficientmethod slightly underestimates variability armong sample units when abundances are low. In contrast, the twomethods differ considerably in the effort needed to sample these communities; the Targeted Sampling requiresmore time and twice the persormel to complete. We conclude that the Coeffident Sampling metliod may be bettcrfor environmental monitoring programs where changes in mean abundance are of central conccm and resources arelimiting, but that the Targeted sampling methods may be better for ecological studies where quantitative reIation-ships among species and small-scale variability in abundance are of central concern.

Ecosystem Consequences of an Anomalously High Zooplankton Biomass in the South Sea of Korea

  • Kang, Young-Shil;Rebstock, Ginger-A.
    • Journal of the korean society of oceanography
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    • 제39권4호
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    • pp.207-211
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    • 2004
  • We used long time series of hydrographic and biological variables to examine the ecosystem consequences of a rare, anomalous event in the south sea of Korea. The highest zooplankton biomass in 36 years of sampling occurred in April 1997. Zooplankton biomass exceeded 2 times than the long-term mean at 35% of the stations. Copepod abundance was low in April and June and also failed to show a seasonal peak in 1997. Mackerel (Scomber japonicus) catches were very low in spring 1997 and 1999, in spite of a positive correlation between zooplankton biomass and mackerel catches at lags of 0, 12 and 24 months. It was discussed that a high zooplankton biomass with low copepod abundance in April 1997 resulted from unusual high temperature and salps abundance. Water temperatures were ca. $2^{\circ}C$ higher than the long-term mean at the surface. Salps and doliolids (thaliaceans), especially the warm-water species Doliolum nationalis, dominated the zooplankton. An unusual incursion of the Tsushima Warm Current may have transported the thaliaceans into the area and/or produced favorable conditions for a bloom. This study suggested that taxonomic composition of zooplankton was important to decide mackerel catches.

A continuous-flow and on-site mesocosm for ocean acidification experiments on benthic organisms

  • Kim, Ju-Hyoung;Kang, Eun Ju;Kim, Keunyong;Kim, Kwang Young
    • ALGAE
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    • 제33권4호
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    • pp.359-366
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    • 2018
  • Mesocosm experiments conducted for ecological purposes have become increasingly popular because they can provide a holistic understanding of the biological complexities associated with natural systems. This paper describes a new outdoor mesocosm designed for $CO_2$ perturbation experiments of benthos. Manipulated the carbonate chemistry in a continuous flow-through system can be parallelized with diurnal changes, while irradiance, temperature, and nutrients can vary according to the local environment. A target hydrogen ion activity (pH) of seawater was sufficiently stabilized and maintained within 4 h after dilution, which was initiated by the ratio of $CO_2$-saturated seawater to ambient seawater. Specifically, pH and $CO_2$ partial pressure ($pCO_2$) levels gradually varied from 8.05-7.28 and $375-2,691{\mu}atm$, respectively, over a range of dilution ratios. This mesocosm can successfully manipulate the pH and $pCO_2$ of seawater, and it demonstrates suitability for ocean acidification experiments on benthic communities.

Cross-Linked Collagen Scaffold from Fish Skin as an Ideal Biopolymer for Tissue Engineering

  • Biazar, Esmaeil;Kamalvand, Mahshad;Keshel, Saeed Heidari;Pourjabbar, Bahareh;Rezaei-Tavirani, Mustafa
    • 한국재료학회지
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    • 제32권4호
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    • pp.186-192
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    • 2022
  • Collagen is one of the most widely used biological materials in medical design. Collagen extracted from marine organisms can be a good biomaterial for tissue engineering applications due to its suitable properties. In this study, collagen is extracted from fish skin of Ctenopharyngodon Idella; then, the freeze drying method is used to design a porous scaffold. The scaffolds are modified with the chemical crosslinker N-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethyl carbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) to improve some of the overall properties. The extracted collagen samples are evaluated by various analyzes including cytotoxicity test, SDS-PAGE, FTIR, DSC, SEM, biodegradability and cell culture. The results of the SDS-PAGE study demonstrate well the protein patterns of the extracted collagen. The results show that cross-linking of collagen scaffold increases denaturation temperature and degradation time. The results of cytotoxicity show that the modified scaffolds have no toxicity. The cell adhesion study also shows that epithelial cells adhere well to the scaffold. Therefore, this method of chemical modification of collagen scaffold can improve the physical and biological properties. Overall, the modified collagen scaffold can be a promising candidate for tissue engineering applications.

Spatial distribution of phytoplankton in Gamak Bay in spring, with emphasis on small phytoplankton

  • Yeongji Oh;Yoonja Kang
    • 환경생물
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    • 제40권4호
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    • pp.374-386
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    • 2022
  • Phytoplankton communities, with emphasis on picoplankton and nanoplankton, were investigated in Gamak Bay, South Korea, where freshwater input and coastal water intrusion shape ecosystem functions. Shellfish farms and fish farms are located in the inner bay and outer bay, respectively, and tides translocate uneaten food and urine production from aquaculture farms toward the inner bay. Water masses were distinctly different based on a significantly different density between the surface and bottom layer and among three water masses, including the inner bay, outer bay, and Yeosu Harbor. Phytoplankton communities were quantified using flow cytometry and size-fractionated chlorophyll-a (chl-a) was measured. Salinity was a principal variable separating phytoplankton communities between the surface and bottom layer, whereas Si(OH)4 controlled the communities in the inner bay, and NH4+ and PO43- governed the outer bay communities. While phycocyanin-containing (PC) cyanobacteria dominated in the outer bay, phycoerythrin-containing (PE) cyanobacteria dominance occurred with cryptophyte dominance, indicating that nutrients affected the distribution of pico- and nanoplankton and that cryptophytes potentially relied on a mixotrophic mode by feeding on PE cyanobacteria. Interestingly, picoeukaryotes and eukaryotes larger than 10 ㎛ were mostly responsible for the ecological niche in the western region of the bay. Given that chl-a levels have historically declined, our study highlights the potential importance of increased small phytoplankton in Gamak Bay. Particularly, we urge an examination of the ecological role of small phytoplankton in the food supply of cultivated marine organisms.

A new record of larger benthic foraminifera from Jeju Island (South Korea)

  • Somin Lee;Fabrizio Frontalini;Wonchoel Lee
    • Journal of Species Research
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    • 제13권1호
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    • pp.89-99
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    • 2024
  • Larger benthic foraminifera (LBF) are a group of marine organisms that inhabit oligotrophic subtropicaltropical photic zones, commonly possess relatively large shells (i.e., tests) with a complex internal structure and host photosynthetic endosymbionts. In this study, we provide a new report of a LBF species belonging to the genus Sorites Ehrenberg, 1839, with a brief description and images of the test. The sediment samples were collected by SCUBA diving from the east coast of Jeju Island (South Korea). The discoidal test shape and annular series of chamberlets with a single row of apertures surrounded by rim indicate that these specimens belong to the genus Sorites, and this is the first record of the genus in Korea. The arrangement of early chamberlets, septular disposition, and the aperture details suggest that the specimens can be assigned to Sorites orbiculus(Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775). Only three LBF species, including the present species, have been reported from Korean waters. The present study provides additional information for the evaluation of foraminiferal diversity including LBF in Korea and suggests the necessity of continuous investigations to understand the diversity of Sorites species in Korea.

표층 해상의 기포가 음파전달에 미치는 영향 (The Effects of Ocean Surface Bubbles on Sound Wave Transmission)

  • 임병욱;심태보;김영규;박정수
    • 한국음향학회지
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    • 제28권3호
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    • pp.187-197
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    • 2009
  • 해양에서는 파도, 빗방울 등 해수면에 일어나는 많은 물과 물의 충돌, 해양에서 운행되는 선박, 여러 해양 생물들의 생명활동 그리고 여러 발생 원들에 의해 많은 기포들이 생성될 수 있다. 이렇게 생성된 기포들은 해양에서 사용되는 음파의 세기와 음속에 영향을 미치게 된다. 본 연구에서는 2007년 9월 19일 04:00 부터 17:00 까지 남해 남형제도 해역에서 Acoustic Bubble Spectrometer (ABS)와 CTD를 사용하여 해양 기포생성과 생성기포가 음파에 미치는 영향을 관측하였다. 관측자료를 통하여 풍속과 기포생성의 연관성, 기포의 반경에 따른 기포량, 주파수별 음속비를 분석하였다. 최종적으로 분석자료를 통해 기포가 음파전달에 미치는 영향을 모의하였다.

전기분해원리를 이용한 선박평형수관리장치의 배출수에 대한 해양생태독성 및 해양환경위해성에 관한 연구 (The Study on the Marine Eco-toxicity and Ecological Risk of Treated Discharge Water from Ballast Water Management System Using Electrolysis)

  • 손명백;손민호;이지현;손영준;이광현;문창호;김영수
    • 한국해양환경ㆍ에너지학회지
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    • 제16권2호
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    • pp.88-101
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    • 2013
  • 외래종의 유입을 막기 위해 '선박평형수와 침전물의 제어와 관리를 위한 국제협약'이 2004년에 체결되었고 이에 따라 다양한 선박평형수 관리장치가 개발되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 전기분해를 이용하여 선박평형수 내 해양생물 제거를 위한 장치로 개발된 AquaStar$^{TM}$ BWMS가 해양생태계에 미치는 영향을 파악하기 위하여 1차 생산자로서 규조류 Skeletonema costatum, 1차 소비자로서 윤충류 Brachionus plicatilis 및 포식자로서 어류(넙치) Paralichtys olivaceus를 이용하여 AquaStar$^{TM}$ BWMS의 배출수독성시험과 생성된 화학물질에 대한 환경위해성 평가를 수행하였다. 배출수독성시험결과 가장 민감한 생물은 S. costatum이었고 염분 20 psu 배출수에 노출되었을 때 NOEC 25.00%, LOEC 50.00% 및 72hr-$EC_{50}$이 69.97%였다. B. plicatilis와 P. olivaceus는 염분 20 psu 배출수에 노출되었을 때 NOEC 및 LOEC가 각각 50.00 및 100.00%였다. AquaStarTM BWMS에서 생성된 물질은 총 18개로, bromate, 7개의 volatile halogenated organic compounds, 7개의 halogenated acetic acids, 3개의 halogenated acetonitriles 및 chloropicrin이었다. 생성된 물질들의 지속성과 생물축적성을 보이는 화학물질은 없었으나, 물질의 생태독성을 평가하기에는 불확실성이 높았다. 그러나 MAMPEC 모델을 이용하여 생성된 18개 물질의 PEC는 $4.58{\times}10^{-4}{\sim}4.87{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$였고, PNEC는 $0.016{\sim}320.00{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$였으며, 18개 화확물질의 PEC/PNEC 비율은 1을 초과하지 않았다. 따라서 환경위해성평가결과는 AquaStar$^{TM}$ BWMS에 의하여 처리된 해수가 해양생태계에 수용 불가한 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 전기분해를 이용하는 BWMS의 배출수에 대한 S. costatum의 $EC_{50}$은 초기 TRO농도, HAAs의 농도 및 종류수와 양의 상관관계가 있었다.