Formation mechanisms of foraminifera-dominated silt–sand sheets in the Baiyun Sag, South China Sea: The role of Kuroshio and North Pacific Intermediate Water

Key Points

• Foraminifera-dominated silt-sand sheets are formed by sediment transport processes influenced by hydrodynamic conditions.
• Analysis indicates that Kuroshio and North Pacific Intermediate Water significantly affect sediment dynamics in the region.
• Sediment transport mechanisms were assessed through observational analysis of sediment layers and current influences.
• Findings highlight the intricate interactions between ocean currents and sediment formations, calling for further investigation.