This study compared the physical properties and catch performance of gillnets made from biodegradable PBEAS (butylene succinate-co-adipate/terephthalate-co-ethylene succinate) resin with those of conventional PA (polyamide) gillnets in coastal gillnet fisheries targeting Pampus argenteus. Mechanical tests showed that PBEAS nets showed tensile strength and elongation similar to PA nets. In field trials, the total catch weight of PBEAS nets (596.6 kg, 261 individuals) was slightly higher than that of PA nets (535.1 kg, 248 individuals). The catch of Pampus argenteus was also greater in PBEAS nets with increases of approximately 51.0% in number and 35.8% in weight although the difference in total catch weight between the two net types was not statistically significant (Wilcoxon signed-rank test, p = 0.25). The size distribution of Pampus argenteus ranged from 12 to 28 cm fork length (FL) for both nets, with PBEAS nets showing more individuals particularly in the 16 – 20 cm range. Bycatch patterns were similar between the two gears where Chelidonichthys kumu, white Argyrosomus argentatus, and Zeus faber identified as dominant species. These findings clearly demonstrate the practical potential of PBEAS biodegradable gillnets and highlight their promise as an alternative to PA nets for promoting sustainable fisheries.

We investigated the quality characteristics and resulting sensory evaluation of semi-dried silver pomfret treated with high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) processing and brining for 14 days at 4 and 10˚C to evaluate the effects of treatment with HHP processing. HHP treatment and brining could cause compaction of fibers and the space between muscle. The G' values of all samples were higher than the G" values and the tan Δ values of the tissue ranged from 0.222 to 0.251 with no further changes observed during storage. HHP treatment and brining significantly increased the total color difference, and the HHP and brine-treated group scored significantly higher than the others in terms of sensory evaluation. HHP treatment combined with brining could have a significant effect on the quality characteristics of the semi-dried products and their storage stability, and it is suggested from the results that they may have the potential to satisfy the requirements to produce commercially marketable food grade products.

2006년 1월부터 12월까지 한국 서해안 무안군 자운도 주변해역에서 안강망으로 채집한 병어, Pampus argenteus를 대상으로 조직학적 조사 및 형태 측정에 의해 번식 생태를 조사하였다. 병어는 자웅이체이며, 난소는 한 쌍의 낭상구조를 하고 있으며, 수많은 난소소엽으로 구성되어 있다. 정소는 엽상구조를 하고 있으며, 수많은 정소소엽으로 구성되어 있다. 암 수 개체들의 생식소중량지수(GSI), 간중량지수(HSI), 비만도지수(CF) 값들의 월별