• 해양환경안전학회:학술대회논문집
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• 해양환경안전학회 2017년도 추계학술발표회
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• pp.89-89
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• 2017

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.917-926
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• 2022

The green turtle Chelonia mydas has been designated as an endangered species globally due to its reduced population. Although C. mydas is not known to reproduce on the shores of the Korean peninsula, it has been listed as a protected marine species in South Korea. This study describes the first successful captive breeding of C. mydas in a commercial aquarium in South Korea and provides information on the early growth patterns of C. mydas hatched and reared in indoor facilities. C. mydas YS-B003 laid a total of 594 eggs in ten nesting events in the period December 2016-June 2017. Of these, 115 fertilized eggs from six events hatched successfully. The size of the newly hatched turtles differed significantly among nesting events. The hatchlings from the 8^th and 9^th nesting events were relatively smaller than those from the 3^rd and 5^th events. The rate of growth initially varied across the different events, but from the 1,000^th day, the inter-group variation disappeared. The present study provides useful information for future captive breeding of sea turtles in indoor facilities, which would contribute to the protection of these endangered sea turtle species.

• 헤리티지:역사와 과학
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.90-107
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• 2013

서울 태종 헌릉 신도비는 조선시대 제3대 임금인 태종 이방원의 생애와 업적을 영원히 기리기 위해 1424년(세종 4년)에 세운 것이다. 신도비는 임진왜란(壬辰倭亂) 때 병화(兵禍)로 인해 훼손되었으나 보수하지 못하여 1695년(숙종 21년)에 구비 옆에 신비를 조성하여 제작시기를 달리하는 2개의 신도비가 위치하고 있다. 구비는 담회색의 중립질 흑운모화강암(귀부)과 유백색의 결정질석회암(비신, 이수)으로 구성되어 있다. 구비의 귀부는 괴상 탈락이 심각하여 원래의 모습을 확인하기 어려운 실정이며 비신에는 균열이 수직상으로 발달하고 표면에 박리박락으로 인해 일부 비문의 확인이 어려운 상태이다. 비파괴 기법을 이용한 전체적인 훼손율을 살펴볼 때, 정면이 88.0%, 후면이 37.9%로 정면에서 높은 훼손율을 나타냈으며, 특히 비신의 경우 물리적 훼손과 표면변색이 복합적으로 발생한 상태로 비신의 정면 하부에 훼손이 심각하다. 구비의 우측에 재건된 신비는 구비와 동일한 암석 구성을 확인하였으며 두 비석을 대상으로 초음파속도를 이용하여 풍화도지수를 산출한 결과, 구비의 귀부는 0.10, 비신은 0.74로 산출되었다. 이는 임재왜란 시 화재로 인한 열 충격 및 타격으로 의한 물리적 충격으로 급격히 열화된 상태에서 오랜 시간 보호각 없이 방치되어 자연풍화가 가속화된 것으로 판단된다.

• 보존과학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.109-121
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• 2016

나전대모칠기는 나전, 대모, 금속선 등을 사용하여 가식한 것으로 금속분을 기물 전체에 뿌려 전체적으로 밝은 색조로 표현한 특징을 가진다. 본 연구는 칠도막 단면을 광학현미경과 SEM-EDS 분석을 통하여 칠도막 단면에 나타나는 재료와 특성을 밝히고자 하였다. 그 결과, 목탄분과 토분을 섞은 바탕칠 위에 진사와 석황이 섞인 칠을 바르고, 그 위에 황동분을 뿌린 것으로 나타났다. 칠층에 섞여 있는 안료의 양은 소량으로 종래의 문양 표현에 쓰인 색칠과는 구별된다. 특히, 나전대모칠기의 칠층에서 진사와 석황의 두 가지 안료를 혼합하여 사용한 예를 확인할 수 있었다.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제25권12호
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• pp.589-600
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• 2022

Longline fishery targeting tunas and tuna-like species is known to produce a significant amount of catch not only for the target species, but also for ecologically related species like sharks, marine turtles, sea birds and marine mammals. Recognizing this seriousness, tuna related regional fisheries management organizations (t-RFMOs) have established conservation and management measures (CMMs) to reduce bycatch and/or interaction with ecosystem vulnerable species including sea turtles and are obliged to implement bycatch mitigation measures and guidelines on safe release to their member countries. Along with development and strengthening of those measures, various case studies have been conducting to verify the effectiveness of bycatch mitigation for ecologically related species. This study examines the background and progress on developing CMMs of t-RFMOs and regulation programs of the United States related to sea turtles, which have recently become one of the main issues, and reviews case studies on sea turtle bycatch mitigation measures to find out the effectiveness of reducing bycatch rate and impacts to the fisheries. In order to respond the consultation process on certification determination with the United States, it was confirmed the current status of implementation on related measures conducted by Korean tuna longline fishery based on scientific observer data and survey for captains. Even though all Korean tuna longline fleets belong to the deep-set longline fishery (100-300m), which is not subject to the obligation of those mitigation measures, they are voluntarily implementing both measures, use of circle hook and whole finfish bait, regardless of which RFMO's Convention area they operate. And the national regulatory and management programs for sea turtle bycatch prevention adopted by Republic of Korea seems to be comparable in effectiveness to that of the United Stated. However, Korea needs to take preemptive measures in establishing sustainable fisheries, including the protection of the marine ecosystem and environment, as stronger requests are anticipated to be made by the international community on this matter.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.55-59
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• 2024

The remarkable economic growth achieved in the modern era has revitalized various industries, including pet trade. More than 2,000 species of non-native species have been introduced to South Korea and approximately 7.7 tonnes of alien turtles are imported annually. Turtles belonging to the family Kinosternidae. They are mostly small and popular pets, although they are designated as Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) species. In the present study, we present the first two species of musk turtles found in the wild in South Korea. On April 5, 2023 and July 8, 2023, an eastern musk turtle (Sternotherus odoratus) and a razorbacked musk turtle (Sternotherus carinatus) were captured in Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do and Jung-gu, Daejeon, respectively. The carapace length was 88.6 mm for S. odoratus and 105.68 mm for S. carinatus. They were identified based on their morphological characteristics and mtDNA cytochrome b gene. These turtles were found in waterfront areas with over 1.4 million annual visitors. Both sites were found to have threatened amphibians and reptiles. There is an urgent need to continue monitoring and conducting risk assessments for the protection of endemic species in Korea.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.203-217
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• 2021

Background: Sea turtles, which are globally endangered species, have been stranded and found as bycatch on the Korean shore recently. More studies on sea turtles in Korea are necessary to aid their conservation. To investigate the spatio-temporal occurrence patterns of sea turtles on the Korean shore, we recorded sampling locations and dates, identified species and sexes and measured sizes (maximum curved carapace length; CCL) of collected sea turtles from the year 2014 to 2020. For an analysis of diets through stomach contents, we identified the morphology of the remaining food and extracted DNA, followed by amplification, cloning, and sequencing. Results: A total of 62 stranded or bycaught sea turtle samples were collected from the Korean shores during the study period. There were 36 loggerhead turtles, which were the dominant species, followed by 19 green turtles, three hawksbill turtles, two olive ridley turtles, and two leatherback turtles. The highest numbers were collected in the year 2017 and during summer among the seasons. In terms of locations, most sea turtles were collected from the East Sea, especially from Pohang. Comparing the sizes of collected sea turtles according to species, the average CCL of loggerhead turtles was 79.8 cm, of green turtles was 73.5 cm, and of the relatively large leatherback turtle species was 126.2 cm. In most species, the proportion of females was higher than that of males and juveniles, and was more than 70% across all the species. Food remains were morphologically identified from 19 stomachs, mainly at class level. Seaweeds were abundant in stomachs of green turtles, and Bivalvia was the most detected food item in loggerhead turtles. Based on DNA analysis, food items from a total of 26 stomachs were identified to the species or genus level. The gulfweed, Sargassum thunbergii, and the kelp species, Saccharina japonica, were frequently detected from the stomachs of green turtles and the jellyfish, Cyanea nozakii, the swimming crab, Portunus trituberculatus, and kelps had high frequencies of occurrences in loggerhead turtles. Conclusions: Our findings support those of previous studies suggesting that sea turtles are steadily appearing in the Korean sea. In addition, we verified that fish and seaweed, which inhabit the Korean sea, are frequently detected in the stomach of sea turtles. Accordingly, there is a possibility that sea turtles use the Korean sea as feeding grounds and habitats. These results can serve as basic data for the conservation of globally endangered sea turtles.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.192-197
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• 2023

본 연구는 서울대공원 인공사육장에서 남생이(Mauremys reevesii) 알의 부화온도 차이에 따른 부화기간과 성장에 영향을 주는지 알아보고자 연구했다. 전체 201개의 남생이 알을 26(n=89)℃, 28(n=75)℃ 그리고 32(n=37)℃에서 각각 부화시켰다. 남생이 알의 부화온도와 부화기간은 온도에 따라 유의미한 차이를 나타내었다. 본 연구에서 부화 온도가 높을수록 부화율이 증가하였다. 26℃, 28℃, 그리고 32℃에서 부화한 알의 부화 기간은 각각 66.1(±4.0, n=52)일, 65.3(±3.3, n=44)일 그리고 58.8(±7.7, n=31)일이었다. 부화율은 32℃(83.8%)가 26℃(58.4%)와 28℃(58.7%)보다 상대적으로 높았다. 32℃에서 부화한 14일 된 새끼의 몸무게가 26℃와 28℃에서 부화한 14일 된 새끼의 몸무게보다 높았다. 그렇지만 부화 후 180일과 270일에 새끼의 몸무게는 부화 온도에 따라 큰 차이가 없었다. 본 연구에서 한국산 남생이(M. reevesii) 알의 부화 온도가 부화 기간과 성장 초기 남생이의 체중에 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.970-976
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• 2016

멸종위기종 개체군의 연령구조를 파악하는 것은 개체군의 변동에 관한 정보를 제공할 수 있기 때문에 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 환경부 멸종위기종 II급과 문화재청 천연기념물로 지정되어 있는 남생이 (Mauremys reevesii)의 등갑에 나타나는 성장선으로 실제 연령을 신뢰성 있게 예측할 수 있는지를 평가하였다. 실험개체는 실 연령이 1-9살인 서울동물원에서 사육하는 100개체였다. 성장선은 중앙 추갑판 네 개와 좌우측 첫 번째 늑갑판에서 측정하였다. 연구결과 실 연령 1-5살까지는 성장선의 수가 실 연령보다 많았으나, 6-9살에는 성장선의 수가 실 연령보다 적었다. 실 연령과 성장선 연령을 비교 평가한 결과 성장선으로 실 연령을 예측하는 것은 6살 이하에서 제한적으로 가능한 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구에서 또한 어린 개체와 암컷 남생이들의 등갑의 길이와 너비를 이용하여 나이를 예측하는 수식을 제공하였으나 연구에 사용한 남생이들의 나이가 실 연령이 어린개체들이 대부분이어서 신뢰성 있는 연령예측은 가능하지 않았다. 종합하면, 등갑에 나타난 성장선을 이용하여 남생이의 실 연령의 예측하는 경우, 성장선 6개 이하는 성장선 수의 최소값을 7개부터는 최대값을 이용하는 것이 가능한 실 연령과의 편차를 줄 일 수 있음을 보여준다. 우리의 연구결과가 비록 제한적이기는 하지만, 국내에서 거북류의 성장선의 수를 이용하여 실 연령을 예측한 첫 번째 연구로, 야외에서 멸종위기종인 남생이의 연령을 평가할 때 유용하게 사용될 것으로 판단된다.

• Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.9-14
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• 2021

Invasive species threaten global biodiversity as well as human livelihood and much of the global lands are vulnerable to these threats. Numerous freshwater turtles from the northern hemisphere have been introduced in East Asian countries, including the Republic of Korea. Knowing turtle's behavioral ecology is valuable to manage introduced populations and a distinctive behavior is basking for behavioral thermoregulation. To understand the possibility of using basking to enhance trapping, we tested thermotaxis in the river cooter (Pseudemys concinna). Turtles were placed in an aquarium containing heated and non-heated mats under controlled water and air temperature, air humidity and light. We found that P. concinna stayed significantly longer on heated mats than on unheated control mats in 11 out of 18 trials, demonstrating that heat source is a potential attractant for P. concinna. We recommend the use of heat source to bait traps used for population control of invasive freshwater turtles.