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2025
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| author | Choi, Se-Hyun Liang, Jian Ma, Chae-Woo |
| author_facet | Choi, Se-Hyun Liang, Jian Ma, Chae-Woo Choi, Se-Hyun Liang, Jian Ma, Chae-Woo |
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| contents | Assessment of Ecological Quality Status in Shellfish Farms in South Korea Using Multiple Benthic Indices. Choi, Se-Hyun Liang, Jian Ma, Chae-Woo South Korea is one of the world's major centers for marine shellfish aquaculture. Since the industry's rapid expansion began in the 1980s, concerns have grown regarding its environmental impacts on coastal marine ecosystems. Evaluating the benthic ecological quality status (EcoQs) of shellfish farms using benthic indices provides a scientific foundation for the sustainable management of aquaculture areas. In our study, five benthic indices (AZTI's marine biotic index, BENTIX, benthic opportunistic polychaeta amphipoda index, benthic pollution index, and multivariate AMBI) and one composite index were selected to assess EcoQs of shellfish farms in Gangjin Bay, South Korea. Our results revealed significant differences in macrobenthic community structure and EcoQs between November and December in Gangjin Bay. Spearman correlation analysis and principal coordinates analysis (PCoA) demonstrated that the multivariate AMBI (M-AMBI) exhibited the best overall performance among indices. However, considering the ecological complexity, variability in farming practices, and site-specific conditions typical of shellfish aquaculture environments, the use of five benthic indices and a composite index is recommended to ensure a more comprehensive and robust evaluation of EcoQs in Korean shellfish farms. |
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| spellingShingle | Assessment of Ecological Quality Status in Shellfish Farms in South Korea Using Multiple Benthic Indices. Choi, Se-Hyun Liang, Jian Ma, Chae-Woo Assessment of Ecological Quality Status in Shellfish Farms in South Korea Using Multiple Benthic Indices. Choi, Se-Hyun Liang, Jian Ma, Chae-Woo South Korea is one of the world's major centers for marine shellfish aquaculture. Since the industry's rapid expansion began in the 1980s, concerns have grown regarding its environmental impacts on coastal marine ecosystems. Evaluating the benthic ecological quality status (EcoQs) of shellfish farms using benthic indices provides a scientific foundation for the sustainable management of aquaculture areas. In our study, five benthic indices (AZTI's marine biotic index, BENTIX, benthic opportunistic polychaeta amphipoda index, benthic pollution index, and multivariate AMBI) and one composite index were selected to assess EcoQs of shellfish farms in Gangjin Bay, South Korea. Our results revealed significant differences in macrobenthic community structure and EcoQs between November and December in Gangjin Bay. Spearman correlation analysis and principal coordinates analysis (PCoA) demonstrated that the multivariate AMBI (M-AMBI) exhibited the best overall performance among indices. However, considering the ecological complexity, variability in farming practices, and site-specific conditions typical of shellfish aquaculture environments, the use of five benthic indices and a composite index is recommended to ensure a more comprehensive and robust evaluation of EcoQs in Korean shellfish farms. |
| title | Assessment of Ecological Quality Status in Shellfish Farms in South Korea Using Multiple Benthic Indices. |
| url | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40723549/ |