A review of the green tides in the Yellow Sea, China

Xiangqing Liu; Zongling Wang; Xuelei Zhang

doi:10.1016/j.marenvres.2016.06.004

A review of the green tides in the Yellow Sea, China

Mar Environ Res. 2016 Aug:119:189-96. doi: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2016.06.004. Epub 2016 Jun 11.

Authors

Xiangqing Liu¹, Zongling Wang², Xuelei Zhang³

Affiliations

¹ College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, PR China; The First Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Qingdao 266061, PR China; Laboratory of Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, PR China.
² The First Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Qingdao 266061, PR China; Laboratory of Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, PR China. Electronic address: abclxqfio@163.com.
³ The First Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Qingdao 266061, PR China; Laboratory of Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, PR China.

PMID: 27337549
DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2016.06.004

Abstract

The recurrent green tide of Ulva prolifera caused serious ecological problems in the Yellow Sea and attached substantial scientific study. The bloom originated in the Subei Shoal area and drifted to the coast of Shandong Province during the period from May to July, driven by a series of physical processes. Here we reviewed advances in the understanding of green tides in the Yellow Sea and elucidate the developmental model of this phenomenon. This knowledge will help resource managers to take reasonable measures to mitigate the impacts to the Yellow Sea.

Keywords: Green tides; Micro-propagules; Subei Shoal; Ulva prolifera; Yellow sea.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aquaculture
China
Environmental Monitoring / methods*
Eutrophication*
Remote Sensing Technology
Seasons
Ulva / growth & development*