Article
Engineering, Marine
Yunxia Guo, Dongxue Mo, Yijun Hou
Summary: This study investigates the low-frequency variability of the southern Yellow Sea cold water mass (SYSCWM) and establishes the forcing mechanism bridge through correlation analysis and singular value decomposition. It finds that on both interannual and decadal timescales, different climate oscillations can affect the intensity and variability of the SYSCWM through various mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Fei, Ren Qiang, Diao Xinyuan, Wei Chuanjie, Hu Yibo
Summary: Through recent marine investigations, this study discovered a different seasonal variation pattern of the cold water mass and warm current in the southern Yellow Sea. The cold water mass and warm current coexist for most of the year, with the warm current located in a slightly higher temperature region within the cold water mass, forming a sandwich-shaped temperature structure.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Jing Yang, Chunli Liu, Qiwei Sun, Li Zhai, Qiming Sun, Shiji Li, Libo Ai, Xue Li
Summary: This study investigates the interannual variability and long-term trends of the northern and southern Yellow Sea Cold Water Mass (YSCWM). The study finds that the intensities of the two regions show consistent variability on the interannual scale, but the southern YSCWM has a larger standard deviation and longer periodic signal. The study also reveals that the intensity of the southern YSCWM decreases more quickly than that of the northern YSCWM due to enhanced circulation and vertical heat exchange.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jiwen Liu, Yanlu Qiao, Yu Xin, Yang Li, Xiao-Hua Zhang
Summary: This study provides insights into the temperature response pattern and disruptive effects of temperature change on marine microbial communities. The results show that temperature plays a critical role in shaping the seasonal dynamics of microbial communities, and even small temperature changes can lead to significant community turnover. The temperature response pattern is phylogenetically structured, indicating that closely related taxa may have contrasting responses to temperature fluctuations.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yixuan Li, Ruping Ge, Hongju Chen, Yunyun Zhuang, Guangxing Liu, Zeqi Zheng
Summary: Functional trait and functional diversity indices provide insights into community structure variations and responses to environmental stress. In this study, crustacean zooplankton in the southern Yellow Sea were analyzed based on four functional traits, revealing the functional diversity and functional groups. The distribution of functional diversity indices across seasons was likely influenced by hydrological variations. The presence of the Changjiang River Diluted Water promoted coexistence of multiple traits carried by different functional groups, while the stability of this ecosystem was vulnerable to species loss in summer. The Yellow Sea Warm Current increased the community's ability to buffer environmental fluctuations, as indicated by higher functional richness and evenness. The distribution of functional richness values also offered insights into the possible range and impact of the Yellow Sea Cold Water Mass.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqiu Wei, Xueyang Chen, Ying Liu, Yingzhe Wang, Keming Qu, Jun Sun, Zhengguo Cui
Summary: This study systematically evaluated the potential effects of various environmental variables on zooplankton communities in the coastal Yellow Sea during spring, summer, and fall. The results showed seasonal variations in zooplankton abundance and biomass, with the highest biomass in summer and lowest in fall. Chlorophyll a and salinity were significantly correlated with zooplankton abundance and biomass in spring, while dissolved inorganic phosphate (DIP) showed a significant positive correlation in summer and fall. Chlorophyll a, salinity, and DIP may therefore be key determinants controlling the seasonal dynamics of zooplankton communities in the coastal Yellow Sea.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Tristan E. G. Biggs, Jef Huisman, Corina P. D. Brussaard
Summary: This study highlights the importance of viral lysis in Antarctic phytoplankton communities, showing that it is a major loss factor responsible for roughly half of seasonal phytoplankton carbon losses. Different phytoplankton groups exhibit varied responses to viral lysis, with cryptophytes and picoeukaryotes primarily affected by viral lysis while small diatoms are mostly grazed. This research emphasizes the need to consider viral lysis dynamics for a better understanding of microbial community interactions and organic matter flux predictions in the Antarctic region.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuting Li, Li Li, Qinfeng Gao, Shuanglin Dong, Shuai Shi
Summary: The study investigated the environmental impacts of the first submersible salmonid culture cage in the deep sea, revealing changes in bacterial communities in sediment due to aquaculture activities. Different bacterial compositions were observed in different months, with aquaculture activities affecting microbial distribution in sediment in June, August, and April.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shengkang Liang, Mingzheng Zhang, Xinke Wang, Hongguan Li, Shanshan Li, Haoyang Ma, Xiulin Wang, Zengrui Rong
Summary: This study analyzes the bioavailability of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the South Yellow Sea (SYS) across different water masses. The results show that the bioavailability of DOM is higher in the Changjiang River diluted water and lower in the Yellow Sea warm current and the Yellow Sea cold water mass. Additionally, the Yellow Sea cold water mass serves as a significant nutrient reservoir within the SYS.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaohui Liu, Jingjing Song, Yiping Ren, Dongmei Zhan, Tong Liu, Kaikai Liu, Haiyi Wu, Binduo Xu
Summary: The study investigated the spatio-temporal patterns of zooplankton in the Yellow River estuary in China. The results showed that the temporal patterns of zooplankton were mainly characterized by seasonal shifts of dominant species. Water-Sediment Regulation caused a high species replacement rate and a dramatic abundance decline, while summer spatial pattern was more clear after regulation. Factors such as salinity, temperature, and transparency played important roles in structuring zooplankton spatio-temporal patterns.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Zhishuang Zhang, Hongju Chen, Yixuan Li, Ruping Ge, Guangxing Liu, Shaukat Ali, Yunyun Zhuang
Summary: In this study, the seasonal variations of mesozooplankton functional groups in the South Yellow Sea (SYS) were quantified based on four major functional traits, including body length, feeding type, trophic group, and reproduction mode. Strong seasonal dynamics were identified for all traits but patterns varied among traits. Cluster analysis showed that the mesozooplankton in the SYS can be classified into eight functional groups. The biogeographic and seasonal variations of functional groups can be partially explained by environmental drivers. This study presents a new perspective for understanding the dynamics of zooplankton and paves the way for further research on the functional diversity of zooplankton in the SYS.
MARINE LIFE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Hui Zheng, Wen-Zhou Zhang
Summary: A high-resolution numerical model based on ROMS was used to simulate and study the Yellow Sea Cold Water Mass (YSCWM), and it found an extreme warm event in the summer of 2007. This event was also observed in situ. The warm anomaly of the YSCWM traced back to the winter 2006-07, and it was attributed to vertical mixing rather than advection. The disappearance of the seasonal thermocline in the winter of 2006-07, weak wind speeds, high heat content, and strong advection in the upper water of the Yellow Sea all contributed to the generation and persistence of the warm event of the YSCWM.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lingyun Nie, Jianchao Li, Hao Wu, Wenchao Zhang, Yongjun Tian, Yang Liu, Peng Sun, Zhenjiang Ye, Shuyang Ma, Qinfeng Gao
Summary: The boundary of Yellow Sea Cold Water Mass (YSCWM) is a crucial oceanic structure that impacts the regional ecosystem. Various oceanic processes influence the hydrological structures, creating a highly productive area for plankton and fisheries. However, obtaining high-resolution data is challenging for detailed research.
Review
Oceanography
Zhiqiang Liu, Jianping Gan, Jianyu Hu, Hui Wu, Zhongya Cai, Yongfei Deng
Summary: Recent studies have made progress in understanding the oceanic circulation dynamics in the Taiwan and Tsushima straits, as well as over the central shelf of East China Sea (ECS) and southern Yellow Sea. The interaction between the northeastward Taiwan Strait Current (TSC) and Kuroshio intrusion over the shelf has been extensively studied, with a focus on the driving mechanisms of the TSC in recent decades.
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
XingZe Zhang, YongHong Wang, GuangXue Li, Yong Liu, ChunHui Xiao
Summary: By analyzing sediment samples from the South Yellow Sea, this study reveals the relationship between the formation of the mineral greigite and the redox state and organic content controlled by the Yellow Sea Cold Water Mass and the Yellow Sea Warm Current. The presence of greigite in the late Marine Isotope Stage 3 (late MIS3) indicates the evolution of Yellow Sea currents.
