title: A review of the green tides in the Yellow Sea, China.
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.
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: Xiangqing
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: Zongling
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: Xuelei
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Zhang
mesh_terms: D017756:Aquaculture; D002681:China; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D005068:Eutrophication; D058998:Remote Sensing Technology; D012621:Seasons; D044445:Ulva / Q000254:growth & development*
keywords: Green tides; Micro-propagules; Subei Shoal; Ulva prolifera; Yellow sea