Studies of the Costal Area of the Sea of Okhotsk and Sea of Japan during the Cruise 77 of R/V Akademik Oparin, 2025

Key Points

• The primary aim was to assess the impact of tides and continental runoff on nutrient fluxes.
• Collection of hydrological, hydrochemical, biological, and geological data during cruise 77.
• Investigated three specific areas: Penzhina Bay, Eastern Sakhalin, and Peter the Great Bay.
• Found significant effects of tides on nutrient fluxes in the coastal areas.
• Continental runoff was shown to influence nutrient dynamics significantly.