Journal of Marine Bioscience and Biotechnology (한국해양바이오학회지)

The Korean Society for Marine Biotechnology (한국해양바이오학회)
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Determinants of Participation and Policy Priorities for Scaling Up the Use of Marine Biological Resources in Extreme Areas: Survey Evidence from Experts

극한지 해양생명자원 활용 확산을 위한 참여 결정요인과 정책과제: 전문가 설문 기반 실증분석

  • Duckhee Jang (Future Strategy Research Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology)
  • 장덕희 (한국해양과학기술원 미래전략연구센터)
  • Received : 2026.02.10
  • Accepted : 2026.02.25
  • Published : 2026.06.30
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Abstract

The present study examined the determinants of experts' intentions to utilize marine biological resources in extreme areas (areas beyond national jurisdiction and polar regions) and discussed related policy implications. Using survey data from 523 experts in Korea's marine bio sector across industry, academia, and research institutes, we estimated an ordered logit model. The dependent variable was a three-level participation stage (nonparticipation, potential participation, and active participation), capturing the progression from latent interest to active engagement. The results indicate that knowledge of international norms positively associated with higher participation stages. Perceived challenges in resource acquisition and cultivation, perceived resource demand, and implementation constraints were also positively associated with participation, whereas perceived difficulties in data verification and validation were negatively associated. These findings provide survey-based evidence on expert-level determinants of participation intentions and underscore the need for capacity building in international norms, as well as strengthening data and verification foundations, including standardization, validation systems, and shared infrastructure.

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이 논문은 해양수산부 재원으로 해양수산과학기술진흥원의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구입니다. (KIMST-20210646, 공해상 생명자원확보 및 활용기반 구축). 이 연구의 수행과정에서 질문지 작성에 도움을 주신 KIOST 김윤재 박사와, 설문조사에 도움을 주신 KIMST 김정애 박사께 감사의 말씀을 전합니다.

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