Impacts of marine debris on wild animals in the coastal area of Korea
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Title
- Impacts of marine debris on wild animals in the coastal area of Korea
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Author(s)
- Hong, Sunwook; Lee, Jongmyoung; Jang, Yong Chang; Kim, Young Jun; Kim, Hee Jong; Han, Donguk; Hong, Sang Hee; Kang, Daeseok; Shim, Won Joon
- KIOST Author(s)
- Hong, Sang Hee(홍상희); Shim, Won Joon(심원준)
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Alternative Author(s)
- 홍상희; 심원준
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Publication Year
- 2013-01-15
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Abstract
- Over the last decade, marine debris has become a major factor affecting the coastal ecosystem of Korea. This study compiled information regarding how marine debris impacts wildlife in Korea. Cases of marine debris impacting wildlife were collected from experts of various fields and from local participants through an open access website from February 2010 to March 2012. A total of 21 species were affected by marine debris: 18 species of birds, 2 species of mammals, and 1 species of crustacean. Five threatened or protected species were identified: black-faced spoonbill, finless porpoise, water deer, whooper swan, and greater painted snipe. Recreational fishing gears were the types of debris that most frequently impacted wildlife, especially birds. Black tailed gulls were the most vulnerable species to recreational fishing hooks and lines. Although it was preliminary, this study revealed that recreational fishing activities should be prioritized when managing marine debris in Korea. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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ISSN
- 0025-326X
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URI
- https://sciwatch.kiost.ac.kr/handle/2020.kiost/3277
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DOI
- 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2012.10.022
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Bibliographic Citation
- MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN, v.66, no.1-2, pp.117 - 124, 2013
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Publisher
- PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
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Subject
- PLASTIC INGESTION; FISHING GEAR; LEAD; CONTAMINATION; ENTANGLEMENT; ISLANDS; LOST
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Keywords
- Marine debris; Entanglement; Ingestion; Threatened species; Recreational fishing gear
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Type
- Article
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Language
- English
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Document Type
- Article
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