Gloiopeltis Furcata Research Articles

효소종류에 따른 불등풀가사리 유래 다당류의 이화학적 특성 및 생리활성

In this study, the biological activities and physicochemical properties of polysaccharides from Gloiopeltis furcata were investigated. Polysaccharides were isolated by enzymes treatment (celluclast, flavourzyme, papain, termamyl, viscozyme) followed by ethanol precipitation and lyophilization. The yield of polysaccharides by enzymes treatment group were 52.8-66.4%. The major constituents in viscozyme treatment group were total sugar (71.04%), protein (7.22%), uronic acid (23.18 g/100 g), and sulfate (28.27%), respectively. The DPPH radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing antioxidant potential of the viscozyme treatment group at 5 mg/mL were 23.10% and 218.50 μM, respectively. The protective effects against H2O2-induced cytotoxicity in L132 cell of viscozyme treatment group at 1 μg/mL was 85.64%. The viscozyme treatment group increased the production of nitric oxide (NO) in a dose-dependent manner. The antitumor activity of viscozyme treatment group (at 25 μg/mL) in A549, HeLa, SNU719 and MCF7 was 69.57%, 52.74%, 61.06% and 68.64%, respectively. All of data showed that the biological activities and chemical characteristics of enzymes treatment group are higher than that of the control group. The polysaccharides isolated from Gloiopeltis furcata investigated herein are useful as functional materials agents.

The Taurine Content of Japanese Seaweed.

Japanese and South Koreans have a dietary habit of eating seaweed. Although it is known that some seaweed contains taurine, there have been few detailed analyses on the taurine content of seaweed other than the major types of edible seaweed. In the present study, we determined the content of free amino acids, including taurine, in seaweed obtained along the Sea of Japan coast. The taurine content in the seaweed varied according to the species. Among the 29 different types of seaweed that were studied, red algae contained relatively high concentrations of taurine. In contrast, the taurine content was low or undetectable in brown and green algae. The algal alanine level was relatively higher in brown sea algae, which was in sharp contrast to its taurine level. No clear trends were observed with regards to the distribution of the other free amino acids, including aspartic acid, glutamic acid, and phenylalanine. Considering the physiological role of taurine in cellular homeostasis, the algal taurine content may be associated with the growing environment. Taurine-rich red edible algae such as mafunori (Gloiopeltis tenax)/fukurofunori (Gloiopeltis furcata), kabanori (Gracilaria textorii), and ogonori (Gracilaria vermiculophylla) may be used to create functional foods that are rich in naturally occurring taurine.

Selection of effective macroalgal species and tracing nitrogen sources on the different part of Yantai coast, China indicated by macroalgal δ15N values

To determine the dominant nitrogen sources and select effective macroalgal species for monitoring eutrophication along the Yantai coast, the total carbon (TOC), total nitrogen (TN) and nitrogen stable isotope ratio (δ15N) in macroalgal tissue were analyzed in conjunction with environmental variables in seawater along the Yantai coastline. The ranges of macroalgal tissue δ15N values together with dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) composition indicated that except for the atmospheric deposition, there were three dominant types of nitrogen sources along the Yantai coast, with the agricultural fertilizer usage and factorial wastewater input at the S1 (Zhifu Island coast), the sewage discharge at S2 (the Moon Bay coast), the sewage discharge together with aquaculture impacts at S3 (Fisherman Wharf coast) and S4 (the Horse Island coast). Macroalgal growth were not limited by DIN but limited by P at S2, S3 and S4. Macroalgal species suitable or not for DIN source tracing along the Yantai coast were discussed. For sites with low DIN concentration, many species of three phyla could be used for DIN sources tracing with Laurencia okamurai, Gloiopeltis furcata and Ulva pertusa being ideal species. For site with high DIN concentration, however, species of Rhodophyta were not suitable and only Scytosiphon lomentaria and Monostroma nitidium were chosen.

RESPON FOTOSINTESIS MAKROALGA TERHADAP TEKANAN DESIKASI PADA ZONA INTERTIDAL BERBATU DI DENSHIN HAMA PERAIRAN MURORAN, JEPANG

Dessiccation factors is affecting to photosynthesis response in macroalgae leaf exposed to light of the environment. Hypothesis of this research is macroalgae species scattered in upper zone having high tolerance against dessiccation. This research aims to analyzing macroalgae spesies productivity with using PAM fluorometer. Some species of seaweed was collected like Ulva pertusa, Polyopes affinis, Gloiopeltis furcata, Sargassum thunbergiii and Saccharina japonica. Seawed sampling is based on it dominance in the rocky intertidal zone which includes upper, middle and lower zone. Result of the study show Ulva pertusa less tolerance to dessiccation stress and rarely it can growth in rocky intertidal zone. Nevertheless, species of Polyopes affinis, Gloipertis furcata, Sargassum thunbergii and Saccharina japonica have been gradually increased which it show ability to dessiccation stress from exposure to free air.

Induction of the superoxide anion radical scavenging capacity of dried 'funori'Gloiopeltis furcata by Lactobacillus plantarum S-SU1 fermentation.

To understand the beneficial properties of edible algae obtained from the north-eastern (Sanriku) Satoumi region of Japan, the antioxidant properties of hot aqueous extract solutions (AES) obtained from 18 dried algal products were determined. The samples included 4 Ceratophyllum demersum (matsumo), 5 Undaria pinnatifida (wakame), 5 Laminaria japonica (kombu), and 2 each of Gloiopeltis furcate (funori) and G. tenax (funori). Of these products, the total phenolic content and Fe-reducing power were highest in matsumo. On the other hand, the polysaccharide content, viscosity, and superoxide anion radical (O2˙(-))-scavenging capacity were highest in funori. Lactobacillus plantarum S-SU3, isolated from the intestine of Japanese surfperch, and Lb. plantarum S-SU1, isolated from salted squid, could ferment the AES of matsumo and funori, respectively. Although the Fe-reducing power of the matsumo solution was reduced due to fermentation, the O2˙(-)-scavenging capacity of the funori solution was increased by fermentation. Furthermore, the fermented funori suspension protected Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a live cell model, against H2O2 toxicity. These results suggest that the fermented funori is a promising functional food material that is capable of protecting against reactive oxygen species.

Phylogenetic analysis of epibacterial communities on the surfaces of four red macroalgae

Macroalgal surfaces are prone to being attached by bacteria. Epibacterial community structures on marine macroalgae are host-specific but temporally and spatially variable. In this study, we investigated the structure of epibacterial communities on the surfaces of four red macroalgae, Gracilaria lemaneiformis, Gloiopeltis furcata, Mazzaella sp. and Porphyra yezoensis, by analyzing the sequences of 16S rRNA gene libraries. Healthy individuals of all macroalgae species were collected in winter from a farm at Dalian, China. The results showed that the epibacterial communities were mainly dominated by α-Proteobacteria, γ-Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes. Deinococcus-Thermus, Spirochaetes and ɛ-Proteobacteria were also found. The majority of cloned sequences shared the greatest similarity to those of culturable organisms. A large portion of sequences from the α-Proteobacteria homed in Roseobacter clade, i.e., genera Ahrensia, Roseovarius, Litoreibacter, Octadecabacter, Thaiassobacter and Sulfitobacter, while members of Bacteroidetes mainly belonged to family Flavobacteriaceae. The cloned sequences could be separated into 66 OTUs at 0.01 distance value, and rare common OTUs were found among libraries. At genus level, Pseudoalteromonas dominated Gr. lemaneiformis and Gl. furcata libraries, accounting for 72.2% and 47.3%, respectively. Sulfitobacter dominated P. yezoensis library, accounting for 35.4%. A previously undefined cluster within Deinococcus-Thermus dominated Mazzaella sp. library, accounting for 24.6% of the all. These results indicated that a broad range of bacteria inhabited the surfaces of these macroalgae.

Spore Culture of Red Seaweed, Gloiopeltis furcata

AbstractTwo experiments were conducted to study Gloiopeltis furcata spore culture with different substrates in the nonreproduction season. Using spores discharged by fertile G. furcata frozen for storage, two experiments were conducted during the nonreproduction season. In the first experiment, G. furcata spores were collected and incubated in aquariums using palm line, polythene line, vinylon line, and three types of plastic sheets (white, ripple, and transparent polymethyl methacrylate) as substrates. In the second experiment, G. furcata spores were collected and incubated in a plastic tank using plastic sheets of different materials (PP, PE, and transparent PVC) and plastic even nets of different mesh sizes (3, 2, and 0.5 cm) as substrates. At the end of the experiment (after 60 d), discs with raised thallus were found on different plastic sheets and white plastic even nets, but no discs were visible on any type of line or on the black plastic even net (3‐cm mesh). The white plastic even net was found to be a suitable substrate for G. furcata spore culture in farms and for sporeling culture in sea. Results presented in this study are expected to aid in the progress of the artificial seeding of Gloiopeltis.

Effects of environmental factors on growth and survival of Gloiopeltis furcata thalli

Effects of environmental factors on growth and survival of Gloiopeltis furcata thalli

Specific photosynthetic and morphological characteristics allow macroalgae Gloiopeltis furcata (Rhodophyta) to survive in unfavorable conditions

Gloiopeltis furcata (Postels & Ruprecht) J. Agardh, a macroalga, which grows in an upper, intertidal zone, can withstand drastic environmental changes caused by the periodic tides. In this study, the photosynthetic and morphological characteristics of G. furcata were investigated. The photosynthetic performance and electron flows of the thalli showed significant variations in response to desiccation and salinity compared with the control group. Both PSII and PSI activities declined gradually when the thalli were under stress. However, the electron transport rate of PSI showed still a low value during severe conditions, while the rate of PSII approached zero. Furthermore, PSI activity of the treated thalli recovered faster than PSII after being submerged in seawater. Even though the linear electron flow was inhibited by DCMU [3-(3, 4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea], the cyclic electron flow could still be restored. The rate of cyclic electron flow recovery declined with the increasing time of dark treatment, which suggested that stromal reductants from starch degradation played an important role in the donation of electrons to PSI. This study demonstrated that PSII was more sensitive than PSI to desiccation and salinity in G. furcata and that the cyclic electron flow around PSI played a significant physiological role. In addition, G. furcata had branches, which were hollow inside and contained considerable quantities of funoran. These might be the most important factors in allowing G. furcata to adapt to adverse intertidal environments.

In vitro antioxidant and antitumor activities of different sulfated polysaccharides isolated from three algae

Three sulfated polysaccharides(Ulva fasciata (UFP), Gloiopeltis furcata (GFP), Sargassum henslouianum (SHP))were isolated from three algae including green alga Ulva fasciata, red alga Gloiopeltis furcata and brown alga Sargassum henslouianum by ultrasonic extraction and radial flow chromatography. Their in vitro antioxidant and antitumor activities were investigated and compared. Among these three polysaccharides, UFP, with relatively lower sulfate content, exhibited excellent antioxidant activities in superoxide radical assay, ABTS assay and DPPH assay; however, it demonstrated the minimal inhibitory effects on growth of MKN45 gastric cancer cells and DLD intestinal cancer cells. SHP with the lowest sulfate content gained relatively lower radical scavenging rates but showed significantly higher antitumor activities. These results indicated that the in vitro antitumor and antioxidant activities of the three polysaccharides may be related to combined effects of sulfate content and uronic acid content.

Effect of salinity on attachment ,development and survival of Gloiopeltis furcata spore

Four experiments were conducted to study the effect of sea salinity on the attachment,development and survival of Gloiopeltis furcata spore.In the first experiment,the fertile thalli of G.furcata were incubated at different salinities(16.0~38.5).In the second experiment,G.furcata spores were incubated at different salinities(13.5~41.0).In the third experiment,the germinating spores of 24 h and 48 h were incubated at different salinities(6.0~66.0).In the fourth experiment,the germinating spores of 24 h and 48 h were incubated in freshwater for different hours(2 h,4 h,6 h,8 h).The results show that the spores released at salinity of 23.5~36.0 could normally adhere and develop;the appropriate salinity for attachment,development and survival of G.furcata spore is 31.0~36.0;there was no significant difference in the survival of the germinating spores(24 h) at salinity of 31.0~56.0,but there is difference in the survival of the germinating spores(24 h) incubated in freshwater for different hours;there is no significant difference in the survival of the germinating spores(48 h) at salinity of 16.0~61.0 or those incubated in freshwater for 2 h.

Structural characterization of natural ideal 6-O-sulfated agarose from red alga Gloiopeltis furcata

A charge and size uniform polysaccharide GW2M was extracted with cold water from red alga Gloiopeltis furcata and purified by strong anion ion-exchange and gel permeation chromatography. Its chemical structure was identified by methylation, 1H–1H COSY, 1H–13C HMQC and 1H–13C HMBC techniques. The experimental data showed that GW2M was composed of galactose (40.3%), 3,6-anhydro-galactose (34.1%) and sulfate (24.8%) with an average molecular mass of 20.6kDa. The results proved GW2M was a linear repeating sequence of alternating (1→3)-linked 6-O-sulfated-β-d-galactose (G6S) and (1→4)-linked 3,6-anhydro-α-l-galactose (A) which made it to be an ideal 6-O-sulfated-agarose. The sequences of serial oligosaccharides prepared by mild acid and reductive acid hydrolysis from GW2M were confirmed using electrospray collision induced dissociation tandem mass spectrometry (ES-CID-MS/MS) technique.

Effects of light and temperature on the attachment and development of Gloiopeltis tenax and Gloiopeltis furcata tetraspores

Two 60-day experiments were conducted to study the influence of photon flux density (PFD) and temperature on the attachment and development of Gloiopeltis tenax and Gloiopeltis furcata tetraspores. In the first experiment, tetraspores of the two Gloiopeltis species were incubated at five temperature ranges (8°C, 12°C, 16°C, 20°C, 24°C) under a constant PFD of 80 μmol photons m−2 s−1 with a photoperiod of 12:12. In a second experiment, tetraspores were incubated under five PFD gradients (30, 55, 80, 105, 130 μmol photons m−2 s−1) at a constant temperature of 16°C with a photoperiod of 12:12. Maximum density of attached tetraspores was observed at 16°C for both species. Maximum per cent of spore germinating into disc was recorded at 12–16°C for G. tenax and 8–12°C for G. furcata. Maximum per cent of discs producing erect axes for G. tenax and G. furcata were recorded at 24°C and 20°C, respectively. Light had no significant effect on tetraspore attachment and developing into disc, but it affected the growth, sprouting and survival of its discs. Under 30–55 μmol photons m−2 s−1, the discs of the two species of Gloiopeltis did not form thallus until the end of the experiment. Optimum PFD range for G. tenax discs was 80–105 μmol photons m−2 s−1, whilst it was 80–130 μmol photons m−2 s−1 for G. furcata. Results presented in this study are expected to assist the progress of artificial seeding of Gloiopeltis.

Inhibitory effect of Jeju endemic seaweeds on the production of pro-inflammatory mediators in mouse macrophage cell line RAW 264.7

Seaweed has been used in traditional cosmetics and as a herbal medicine in treatments for cough, boils, goiters, stomach ailments, and urinary diseases, and for reducing the incidence of tumors, ulcers, and headaches. Despite the fact that seaweeds are frequently used in the practice of human health, little is known about the role of seaweed in the context of inflammation. This study aimed to investigate the influence of Jeju endemic seaweed on a mouse macrophage cell line (RAW 264.7) under the stimulation of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Ethyl acetate extracts obtained from 14 different kinds of Jeju seaweeds were screened for inhibitory effects on pro-inflammatory mediators. Our results revealed that extracts from five seaweeds, Laurencia okamurae, Grateloupia elliptica, Sargassum thunbergii, Gloiopeltis furcata, and Hizikia fusiformis, were potent inhibitors of the production of pro-inflammatory mediators such as nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha). Based on these results, the anti-inflammatory effects and low cell toxicity of these seaweed extracts suggest potential therapeutic applications in the regulation of the inflammatory response.

Extraction, isolation and structural characterization of polysaccharides from a red alga Gloiopeltis furcata

Three kinds of polysaccharides: GFW, GFH and GFA, were sequentially extracted from a red alga Gloiopeltis furcata with 25°C and 85°C water, and 60 4% NaOH water solution. Based on the defatted alga, the yields of the polysaccharide were 57.9%, 2.5% and 2.6%, respectively. Their monosaccharide compositions, average molecular weights and structural characters were determined by gas chromatography (GC), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) or 13C-NMR spectroscopy. The results showed that GFW, GFH and GFA were all composed of D-galactose (Gal) and 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose (AnG), and particularly GFA also contained xylose (Xyl). The average molecular weights of GFW, GFH and GFA were 22.6 kD, 26.5 kD and 49.8 kD, respectively, with the respective sulfate content 31.2%, 25.1% and 22.7%. The data of FTIR and 13C-NMR confirmed the sulfate ester location at C6 of galactose. It is concluded that all the three polysaccharides extracted from Gloiopeltis furcata were sulfated galactans, two being sulfated-agarose, and one being xylose-containing sulfated galactan.

Anticholinesterase and Antioxidant Constituents from Gloiopeltis furcata

Activity-directed isolation of the ethyl acetate, methylene chloride and n-hexane fractions of Gloiopeltis furcata resulted in the isolation of 18 compounds. Their structures were elucidated as 2-(3-hydroxy-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)acetic acid (1), glutaric acid (2), succinic acid (3), nicotinic acid (4), (E)-4-hydroxyhex-2-enoic acid (5), cholesterol (6), 7-hydroxycholesterol (7), uridine (8), glycerol (9), 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxybenzene-1,3-diol (10), (5E,7E)-9-oxodeca-5,7-dienoic acid (11), (Z)-3-ethylidene-4-methylpyrrolidine-2,5-dione (12), dehydrovomifoliol (13), loliolide (14), cholesteryl stearate (15), palmitic acid (16), cis-5,8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoic acid (17) and alpha-linolenic acid (18) on the basis of spectroscopic and chemical evidences. Their anticholinesterase and antioxidant activities were evaluated via inhibitory activities on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) as well as scavenging activities on 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical and peroxynitrite (ONOO(-)). All isolated compounds (1-18) exhibited moderate AChE inhibitory activities with IC(50) values ranging from 1.14-12.50 microg/ml, whereas 1, 7, 9, 17, and 18 showed mild BChE inhibitory activities with IC(50) values ranging from 5.57-15.89 microg/ml. Although most of the compounds isolated were lacking the scavenging activity on DPPH radical and ONOO(-), 5 and 10 showed good DPPH radical scavenging activity, and 5, 10, and 16 showed potent ONOO(-) scavenging activity.

독도의 해조상 및 군집구조

We investigated species composition and variation of benthic marine algae between 2003 and 2006 at Dokdo on the East Sea. The total number of benthic algae species identified was 96, which included 15 Chlorophyta, 30 Phaeophyta, 50 Rhodophyta and 1 Spermatophyta species. The representative species in this study were Ulva pertusa, Caulerpa okamurae, Codium adhaerens, C. frgile, Undaria pinnatifida, Ecklonia cava, Eisenia bicyclis, Dictyopteris undulata, Padina arborescens, Sargassum horneri, Hildenbrandtia rubra, Lithophyllum okamurae, Amphiroa dilatata, Corallina officinalis, C. pilulifera, Prionitis cornea, Grateloupia elliptica, Plocamium telgairiae, Chondrus ocellatus, Chondracanthus intermedia, Chondria crassicaulis, Polysiphonia morrowii, Melobesioidean algae and Phyllospadix sp. Wet weight biomass according to various depths ranged between 1,094.8 to <TEX>$2,595.3\;g\;m^{-2}$</TEX> during the study period. Mean biomass at the investigated sites was greater in the 15m depth range than in the 5 and 10m depths. Vertical distribution was characterized by Ulva intestinalis, U. linza, Endarachne binghamiae, Bangia atropurpurea, Gloiopeltis furcata and Chondria crassicaulis at intertidal zone, Amphiroa dilatata, Corallina pilulifera, Gelidium amansii, Eisenia bicyclis and Ecklonia cava at 2m depth, Ecklonia cava, Eisenia bicyclis, Padina arborescens, Undaria pinnatifida and Sargasum horneri at 5m depth, Ecklonia cava, Sargassum horneri and Padina arborescens at 10m depth, Ecklonia cava, Myagropsis myagroides, Padina arborescens and Sargassum horneri at 15m depth. The R/P, C/P and (R+C)/P value were 1.67, 0.50 and 2.17, respectively.

한국 연안 해조류 생물량의 연간 변동 양상: 경상남도 욕지도 지역

The seasonal variation of marine algal biomass and community were studied with nondestructive sampling and quadrat method during May 2006 to April 2008 in the intertidal and subtidal zone at Yokjido. As result, total 120 species, 13 Chlorophyta, 34 Phaeophyta, 71 Rhodophyta and 2 Spermatophyta were identified in this study. The major species which contributed significantly to the total biomass were Ulva pertusa, Undaria pinnatifida, Ecklonia stolonifera, Sargassum horneri, S. serratifolium, Gelidium amansii and Prionitis cornea. The mean biomass was 235.5 g wet wt m in intertidal, 1,038.9 g wet wt m in 1 m, 1,013.1 g wet wt m in 5 m, and 19.7 g wet wt m in 10 m depths of mean sea level. Seasonal biomass change in intertidal zone, the peak season was in spring, while the lowest was in autumn. The vertical distribution of marine vegetation was characterized by Ulva pertusa - Gelidium divaricatum - Gloiopeltis furcata - Sargassum thunbergii - Hizikia fusiformis at intertidal zone, and Caulerpa okamurae - Gelidium amansii - Chondrus ocellatus - Ecklonia stolonifera - Sargassum horneri - Gracilaria textorii at subtidal zone. These result indicates that the marine algal species and biomass of 1 m and 5 m depths in subtidal zone are greater than intertidal zone, and Ecklonia stolonifera and Sargassum spp. are the dominant species of Yokjido.

한국 남서해안 도초군도 무인도서의 하계 해조상

The summer algal flora and community of 15 uninhabited islands in Dochodo, southwestern coast of Korea, were investigated from 9 June to 16 September 2007. A total 53 species (10 green, 14 brown and 29 red algae) of marine algae were identified. Among 15 uninhabited islands, the number of species observed was the highest as 33 species at Jeongdo and Gyeongchido the least as 24 species at Hugdo and Mido. The dominant species were Enteromorpha compressa, Ishige okamurae, Gloiopeltis furcata, Ulva pertusa and Sargassum thunbergii. The algal zonation of intertidal zone was figured out by Gloiopeltis furcata, Caulacanthus okamurae – Ulva pertusa, Sargassum thungergii – Gelidium amansii, Sargassum horneri from upper to lower zone. The flora investigated could be classified into six functional groups such as coarsely branched form (39.6%), filamentous form (25.8%), sheet form (14.1%), thick leathery form (9.9%), jointed calcarious form (5.6%) and crustose form algae (4.9%).

서해 경기만 해조군집 복원을 위한 기초생태조사

For getting primary cue of restoration, the algal flora and intertidal community structure of Deokjeokdo, Yeonpyeongdo and Ganghwado were investigated for from February to November 2006. The total of 28 species, including five Chlorophytes, five Phaeophytes, 17 Rhodophytes and one sea grass were identified. The occurrence of species according to sampling site was 22 species in Deokjeokdo, seven species in Yeonpyeongdo and four species in Ganghwado. Among them Gloiopeltis furcata, Ulva pertusa and Sargassum horneri in Deokjeokdo, Scytosiphon lomentaria in Yeonpyeongdo, Enteromorpha prolifera in Ganghwado were ominants. The algal zonation of intertidal zone was figured out by Gloiopeltis furcata, Caulacanthus okamurae – Corallina pilulifera – Ulva pertusa, Ahnfeltiopsis flabelliformis, Sargassum horneri, Undaria pinnatifida in Deokjeokdo, Bangia atropurpurea – Scytosiphon lomentaria – Ahnfeltiopsis flablleiformis in Yeonpyeongdo from upper to lower zone and Enteromorpha prolifera, Enteromorpha linza – Sargassum thunbergii, Myelophycus simplex in Ganghwado from middle to lower zone. The average of biomass was measured as 80.6 g dry wt. m–2 in Deokjeokdo, 32.2 g dry wt. m–2 in Yeonpyeongdo and less than 1 g dry wt. m–2 in Ganghwado.