독도의 해양과학 연구 활동과 그 의미

Abstract

To further the dream of new, prosperous national marine system, the Dokdo Research Center has spearheaded the protection and governance of the Dokdo territory through integrated research and systematic result coordination based on the “Sustainable Use of Dokdo Act”.By compiling marine data collected through scientific investigations on Dokdo and surrounding waters, the program for “Sustainable Research and Development on Dokdo” has established efficient/sustainable use and control measures for this island.The data for Dokdo are being used to institute various strategies and a national policy for the environment of the islands and neighboring seas, including strategies for control and preservation of the ecosystem, resource securement, demarcation of the sea boundary between nearby countries, future spatial use, and strengthening of the protection and governance of Dokdo.The goals of this study were to characterize the topography and structural traits of Dokdo, conduct a field survey and empirical analysis for ecosystem and environmental monitoring of the surrounding waters, and coordinate data for Dokdo through the creation and operation of an integrated Dokdo database and web-site (www.dokdo.re.kr).These research results are important not only for the sustainable management and future use of this island but also for their protection and governance; they also serve to increase awareness of Dokdo both within and outside Korea through theses and conference presentations.In addition, for the systemic control and efficient use of a Dokdo archive, all data were compiled in a standardized database containing both previously collected data and data from our research team. All data on Dokdo are available to the public through the Dokdo website as a national authorized portal site. The website offers an abundance of information about Dokdo through a variety of activities, such as animations allowing the user to indirectly experience the marine survey, communica