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The Yellow Sea Green Tides: Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Long-Distance Transport and Influencing Factors

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Since 2007, the Yellow Sea has experienced the world's largest green tides, with Ulva prolifera as the dominant species. Those blooms severely impacted the local tourism and aquaculture, resulting in significant economic losses, as well as negative social and ecological consequences. Unlike other global green tides, those in the Yellow Sea are characterized by long-distance drifting and an astonishing scale. These destructive events display significant temporal and spatial variability, which is largely driven by dynamic environmental conditions and human activities. In this review, we summarize recent advancements in understanding the spatiotemporal patterns of long-distance transport, the interannual variability in bloom size, and the underlying mechanisms driving these fluctuations. Additionally, we highlight important knowledge gaps that need further investigation to support the development of effective management strategies for mitigating the impacts of green tides in the Yellow Sea.

Source: Diversity

DOI: 10.3390/d17090614

Authors: Fanzhu Qu, Mengjiao Luo, Ling Meng, Tao Zou

Institutions: Ludong University, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research

Language: English

Topic: Marine and coastal plant biology

Subfield: Oceanography

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,534