Tidal-flat islands in Korea: Exploring biocultural diversity

Korean tidal-flat islands, particularly those along the western and southern coasts, exhibit unique ecological and biocultural diversity. These islands are surrounded by extensive tidal flats, which serve as rich habitats for marine organisms and have significantly influenced local island cultures. The study highlights that Korea's maritime culture emerged from a harmonious spatial relationship between tidal flats and islands, shaped by human adaptation to the environment. This cultural structure is sustained by the preservation of ecosystem balance. The research integrates ecological, biological, and anthropological perspectives to explore these interactions, emphasizing the importance of understanding both natural processes and human activities in shaping island cultures.

Hong, S.-K. (2012). Tidal-flat islands in Korea: Exploring biocultural diversity. Journal of Marine and Island Cultures, 1(1), 11–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imic.2012.04.001