Yellow Sea Depth: Maximum and Average Measurements

Yellow Sea Depth: Maximum and Average Measurements

The Yellow Sea is a relatively shallow marginal sea of the Western Pacific. Its depth profile is characterized by:

• Maximum Depth: 105 metres (344 feet)
• Average Depth: 44 metres (144 feet)

Its shallowness contributes to its namesake yellow color, caused by massive sediment loads from the Yellow River (Huang He) and other Chinese rivers.