Impacts of marine debris on wild animals in the coastal area of Korea

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• 作者：Sunwook Hong^a ; ^f ; Jongmyoung Lee^a ; ^f ; ^{sachfem@nate.com} ; Yong Chang Jang^a ; Young Jun Kim^b ; Hee Jong Kim^c ; Donguk Han^d ; Sang Hee Hong^e ; Daeseok Kang^f ; Won Joon Shim^e
• 关键词：Marine debris ; Entanglement ; Ingestion ; Threatened species ; Recreational fishing gear
• 刊名：Marine Pollution Bulletin
• 出版年：2013
• 出版时间：15 January, 2013
• 年：2013
• 卷：66
• 期：1-2
• 页码：117-124
• 全文大小：868 K

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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.