Hydrographic regimes structure zooplankton communities in the eastern South Yellow Sea

Key Points

• Zooplankton communities are strongly influenced by hydrographic regimes, affecting their distribution.
• Key environmental factors include temperature, salinity, and nutrient availability, shaping community structure.
• Assessment using environmental data from various locations in the eastern South Yellow Sea highlights community diversity.
• Understanding these relationships supports ecological management and conservation agendas in marine ecosystems.