Recent multifaceted studies on the physical, chemical, geological, and biological processes in the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea and Implications to Global Environmental Changes

The proposed special issue dedicated to the Yellow Sea and East China Sea emphasizes the interconnected nature of physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes in these regions. This holistic approach is crucial in achieving a comprehensive understanding of the seas' dynamics and their response to global environmental changes. The issue aims to explore how physical factors such as ocean currents, temperature gradients, and sea level variations, interact with chemical aspects, like nutrient cycles and carbon sequestration. Climate change's impact on these seas, such as altered carbon absorption capabilities, underscores the intricate link between physical and chemical processes. For a biological perspective, the focus will be on the ecosystem health, particularly how marine life, from phytoplankton to fish populations, adapts to the changing physical and chemical environments. Changes in phytoplankton communities, for instance, reflect underlying physical and chemical transformations and are a significant biological concern. Geologically, the special issue will examine how past sedimentation patterns influenced by factors like the Yellow River integrate with present-day ecosystems and chemical compositions of the seas. This perspective sheds light on the long-term interactions between terrestrial and marine systems and their impact on current environmental conditions. These proposed findings highlight the importance of ongoing research in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, as they play a critical role in understanding the complex interactions between regional and global environmental changes.