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Environmental Sciences
Dingqi Wang, Guohong Fang, Shumin Jiang, Qinzeng Xu, Guanlin Wang, Zexun Wei, Yonggang Wang, Tengfei Xu
Summary: This study investigates the variability of sea surface chlorophyll-a concentration (SSC) and its bloom timing in the Japan/East Sea (JES) using satellite remote sensing products. The results show strong seasonal variability of SSC in the JES, with blooming occurring twice annually. The spring bloom is induced by increased photosynthetically active radiation, weakened wind speeds, and sea ice melting, while the fall bloom is induced by destratification and active dynamic processes. The study also finds that the interannual variability of these blooms occur in different regions and are influenced by El Nino events to varying degrees. The timing of the blooms is controlled by the critical depth hypothesis.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Taekyun Kim, Hyeong-Jun Jo, Jae-Hong Moon
Summary: This study explores the spatiotemporal variability of mesoscale phenomena in the northern part of the East Sea and identifies detailed structure and mechanism of occurrence and evolution. It highlights the importance of winter monsoon winds and thermohaline transport in regulating mesoscale features. The study also emphasizes the role of warm and fresh surface water intrusion in intensifying mesoscale activities in the East Sea.
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Environmental Sciences
Shiyao Chen, Huizan Wang, Wen Chen, Yun Zhang, Yongchui Zhang
Summary: This study analyzed the decadal trends of the Subpolar Front (SPF) in the Japan/East Sea (JES) from 1985 to 2020. The results showed a significant intensification trend of the SPF, with different meridional movements in its three regions. The changes in the central SPF were mainly influenced by the Subpolar Front Current (SFC) in the upstream region, while the changes in the eastern SPF were mainly controlled by the shear of the SFC in the downstream region.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Ho-Nam Cheung, Nour-Eddine Omrani, Fumiaki Ogawa, Noel Keenlyside, Hisashi Nakamura, Wen Zhou
Summary: Atmospheric blocking is important for extreme weather events, but current climate models underestimate its frequency, particularly around the North Atlantic. This study shows that the mid-latitude Pacific oceanic front plays a crucial role in climatological Atlantic blocking activity. The front strengthens the Pacific jet, which extends towards the North Atlantic, reinforcing the Atlantic circulation response and increasing Euro-Atlantic blocking.
NPJ CLIMATE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Dingqi Wang, Tengfei Xu, Guohong Fang, Shumin Jiang, Guanlin Wang, Zexun Wei, Yonggang Wang
Summary: This study used satellite remote sensing products to investigate the mean states and variations of marine heatwaves (MHWs) in the Japan/East Sea (JES). The results showed that the JES experiences MHWs twice a year, with shorter durations and weaker intensities compared to global averages. However, in recent years, the intensity of MHWs in the JES has significantly increased at a rate that is over twice the global average trend.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shikhar Rai, Matthew Hecht, Matthew Maltrud, Hussein Aluie
Summary: Using satellite data and a recent method to disentangle multiscale processes, it was found that wind deposits kinetic energy into the geostrophic ocean flow at scales larger than 260 km while removing energy from smaller scales, a process known as eddy killing. This process occurs at all times with seasonal variability, peaking in winter, and removes a substantial fraction of the wind power input in western boundary currents, serving as a major dissipation pathway for mesoscales, the ocean's most energetic scales.
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Oceanography
Po-Chun Hsu, Luca Centurioni, Huan-Jie Shao, Quanan Zheng, Ching-Yuan Lu, Tai-Wen Hsu, Ruo-Shan Tseng
Summary: Research on ocean currents in the southern East China Sea has revealed complex flow structures and seasonal water mass exchange cycles. Data from coastal radars in northern Taiwan, drifters, and satellite observations have provided detailed information on surface currents, resolving disputes over the surface currents in this area.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-OCEANS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Yu Liu, Jianhui Wang, Guoqing Han, Xiayan Lin, Guijing Yang, Qiyan Ji
Summary: The East Greenland Polar Front (EGPF) is an important front in the Nordic Seas, and its variations are closely linked to sea ice melting and North Atlantic water recirculation. Analysis using global ocean reanalysis data reveals that the intensity and area of EGPF show significant seasonal and interannual variations, with an increasing trend in recent years.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kyung-Ae Park, Ji-Eun Park, Chang-Keun Kang
Summary: This study examines the spatiotemporal variability of satellite-observed chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) concentrations in the East Sea (Japan Sea) and finds a significant interannual variability with an increasing trend over the past two decades. The study also reveals the impact of physical environment factors such as sea surface temperature and wind speeds on the long-term trend of Chl-a concentrations. Additionally, the Arctic Oscillation index and the Multi-variate ENSO Index are found to be closely related to Chl-a concentrations in the East Sea.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dongyoung Kim, Rubao Ji, Hyun Je Park, Zhixuan Feng, Jaebin Jang, Chung ll Lee, Yun-Ho Kang, Chang-Keun Kang
Summary: This study investigated the biomass and composition of phytoplankton assemblage in the Korean coast from 2016 to 2017, revealing that a subpolar front significantly influenced the dynamics of phytoplankton blooms in the spring and summer. The intrusion of the North Korea Cold Current was found to enhance phytoplankton biomass in the frontal zone, while summer blooms were driven by subsurface chlorophyll maximum linked to water density and nutrient concentrations. These findings suggest that varying water-column stratification plays a crucial role in determining the magnitude of diatom blooms in the region.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Suciadi Catur Nugroho, Riza Yuliratno Setiawan, Martiwi Diah Setiawati, Djumanto, Susilo Budi Priyono, R. Dwi Susanto, Anindya Wirasatriya, Rakhma Fitria Larasati
Summary: To maintain sustainable fisheries, the management of albacore tuna is regulated globally by Regional Fisheries Management Organizations. This research aims to identify optimal habitats for albacore tuna in the southeastern Indian Ocean by analyzing in situ data and satellite imagery. The results indicate that albacore tuna prefer waters with specific temperature and chlorophyll-a concentration ranges, and they are mostly captured at higher latitudes in the Indian Ocean.
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Oceanography
Myeong-Hyeon Kim, Dae-Won Kim, Deoksu Kim, Feili Li, Young-Heon Jo
Summary: In this study, a new method for estimating deep-water formation intensity based on satellite measurements was proposed. Satellite measurements of chlorophyll-a concentrations and sea-level anomalies were used to analyze the intensity of deep-water formation in the East Sea from 1998 to 2018. The study found that when deep-water formation was intense, chlorophyll-a and sea-level anomalies decreased. The estimation of deep-water formation intensity based on satellite measurements provides valuable information for understanding the dynamics of deep-water formation.
DEEP-SEA RESEARCH PART I-OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH PAPERS
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Andrea Ramilo, Helena Rodriguez, Santiago Pascual, Angel F. Gonzalez, Elvira Abollo
Summary: This study enhances the knowledge of the distribution and population structure of Anisakis species infecting hakes, with European hake being the most heavily infected fish. Results indicate a clear genetic connection of Anisakis simplex from European hake along the Northern North Sea to the Portuguese coast. This study provides valuable information for understanding the speciation and genetic structure of Anisakis parasites in different fish host tissues.
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Ecology
Jongseong Ryu, SeungHyun Son, Chun Ok Jo, Haecheol Kim, Yonghoon Kim, Sang Heon Lee, HuiTae Joo
Summary: The East Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea with oceanic features and has been significantly affected by global ocean warming. Accurate measurements of phytoplankton biomass in the sea are necessary to study biological responses to climate change. New algorithms have been developed to improve the assessment of biological and biogeochemical processes.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Cui, Jungang Yang, Yongjun Jia, Jie Zhang
Summary: Vigorous mesoscale eddies, identified from sea surface height and sea surface temperature, are widely distributed in the Kuroshio Extension. The correlation between sea surface temperature anomaly (SSTA) and sea surface height anomaly (SSHA) inside eddies is higher in winter than in summer. The lifetime and propagation distance of SSTA-based eddies are shorter and smaller than those of SSHA-based eddies. SSHA-based eddies are primarily found in the Kuroshio mainstream, while SSTA-based eddies are concentrated in the Oyashio Extension, where SST gradient is large and changes in SST fields caused by eddies are more obvious.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dae-Won Kim, Young-Je Park, Jin-Yong Jeong, Young-Heon Jo
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Oceanography
Mi Sun Yun, Yejin Kim, Yubeen Jeong, Hui Tae Joo, Young-Heon Jo, Chang Hwa Lee, Hyeonji Bae, Dabin Lee, P. S. Bhavya, Dongseon Kim, Jun Sun, Sang H. Lee
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-OCEANS
(2020)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Jungmi Oh, Young-Heon Jo, Kyung-Ja Ha
Summary: This study aimed to find the timing of consumers' seasonal clothing demands and their relationship with temperature changes, providing a methodology based on temperature changes. The results showed that consumers start searching for winter jackets when the temperature decreases rapidly for at least six days.
METEOROLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Soi Ahn, Sung-Rae Chung, Hyun-Jong Oh, Chu-Yong Chung
Summary: This study aimed to generate a near real-time composite of aerosol optical depth (AOD) for Northeast Asia by merging data from four different satellite sensors. The results showed that the composite AOD values were closely correlated with those from low earth orbit satellite products like MODIS and VIIRS, indicating the successful merging of multi-sensor retrievals for long-term satellite-based climate data records.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qianguang Tu, Zengzhou Hao, Yunwei Yan, Bangyi Tao, Chuyong Chung, Sumin Kim
Summary: This study analyzed the aerosol optical properties over the East China seas, revealing larger aerosol optical thickness in summer and spring, with dominant aerosol types being urban/industrial aerosols and mixed types.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Jisun Shin, Young-Heon Jo, Joo-Hyung Ryu, Boo-Keun Khim, Soo Mee Kim
Summary: This study developed a U-Net deep learning model for detecting Margalefidinium polykrikoides blooms along the southern coast of Korea from high spatial resolution imagery, outperforming traditional red tide index in terms of sensitivity, precision, and F-measure level. The M. polykrikoides map derived from U-Net provided the most reasonable red tide patterns in all water areas, showcasing the effectiveness of combining high spatial resolution images and deep learning approaches for coastal red tide monitoring.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daegeun Shin, Young-Suk Oh, Wonick Seo, Chu-Yong Chung, Ja-Ho Koo
Summary: The ozone concentration in the atmosphere is recovering due to the reduction in ozone-depleting substances, but the presence of these substances for long periods and the impact of greenhouse gas-induced climate change are slowing down the recovery process. East Asia is a significant contributor to global climate change, and ozone variations in this region have been studied using different data sources to understand the trends.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jisun Shin, Jong-Seok Lee, Lee-Hyun Jang, Jinwook Lim, Boo-Keun Khim, Young-Heon Jo
Summary: This study aimed to detect Sargassum distribution on the coast of Jeju Island using Geostationary KOMPSAT 2B (GK2B) imagery and machine learning models, particularly GentleBoost. The application of this model to GOCI-II images in various atmospheric conditions successfully mapped Sargassum extent quickly, reducing labor efforts for removal.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinku Park, Sungjae Lee, Young-Heon Jo, Hyun-Cheol Kim
Summary: The northern Bering Sea and the southern Chukchi Sea are experiencing rapid biophysical changes due to recent extreme climate change in the Arctic. Higher phytoplankton biomass was observed in the Bering Sea during late spring in both 2018 and 2019 compared to the 18-year average, while the Chukchi Sea had lower biomass in 2019 and delayed blooming until summer compared to 2018. These changes were attributed to differences in seawater properties influenced by oceanic heat flux modulation and surface net shortwave heat flux.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sang-Hun Jeong, Ki-Young Heo, Jun-Hyeok Son, Young-Heon Jo, Jin-Yong Choi, Jae-Il Kwon
Summary: The long-term trend of swell-like waves invading the east coast of Korea has been identified, showing an increasing pattern since the 2000s. These waves are mainly caused by extratropical cyclones generated in specific areas and are influenced by prevailing wind direction and temperature gradients.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dae-Won Kim, So-Hyun Kim, Young-Heon Jo
Summary: Long-term sea surface salinity in the East China Sea was estimated using machine learning based on OC-CCI data. The study revealed the distribution of Changjiang diluted water fronts and their correlation with chlorophyll-a concentration, sea surface density, and nitrogen concentration. The influence of Changjiang diluted water on sea level anomaly was also detected. This research provides valuable insights on the impact of Changjiang diluted water on the East China Sea marine environment.
Article
Remote Sensing
Dae-Won Kim, So-Hyuen Kim, Ji-Yeon Baek, Jong-Seok Lee, Young-Heon Jo
Summary: This study estimated sea surface salinity (SSS) in the East China Sea using Geostationary Ocean Color Imager-II (GOCI-II) measurements. The results showed that the new multi-layer perceptron neural network (MPNN) model, trained with GOCI-II spectral measurements, performed better than previous models and the enhanced spatial and temporal resolution of GOCI-II revealed different SSS features. The developed model can provide hourly SSS with a spatial resolution of 250 m for the East China Sea and the coastal areas off southwest Korea.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REMOTE SENSING
(2022)