Although many studies provide strong evidence concerning the circulation
features and water mass properties, extensive studies on the
biogeochemical responses of these water masses are still needed. It is
known that the YSWC transportswarmand salinewater to the YS, however
the nutrient properties and phytoplankton responses of the YSWC
are still unclear. The YSCWM not only influences temperature, but also
distribution of the phytoplankton biomass, bacterial abundance and
production (Hyun and Kim, 2003; Fu et al., 2009; Zhang et al., 2009).