Abstract: The content and distribution of pollen and spore were investigated in surficial sediments from the SouthernOcean( PrydzBay) during theCHINARE-24cruise. The results show that the palynology in the surface sediments of  PrydzBay was comprised by modern pollen and redeposited sporopollen, wherein, modern pollen mainly transported  from neighbouring continents, the upper air wind may determine the dispersal of pollen and spores for some thousands of kilometers. Composition of the reworked sporopollen and its distribution pattern indicated that two reworked zones at least could be distinguished from each other and most terrigenous supply is proximal or nearby parent rocks.

Key words: Antarctica, PrydzBay, palynology, provenance