There exist a lot of Neogene meander sand bodies in Bohai Sea basin, and they give an important share of hydrocarbon reserves (or production ) in the east part of China.

• 渤海湾盆地上第三系发育着大量的曲流河相沉积砂体，它们在中国东部的油气储量和产量中占据着重要的地位。