In order to understand the status of hydrocarbon organic pollution in surface sediments of Leizhou bay,surface sediment samples from 20 stations were collected in 2021.The concentrations of n-alkanes and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and high performance liquid chromatography,respectively and their distribution characteristics and sources were analyzed.The ecological risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons was evaluated.The results show that the contents of n-alkanes and PAHs are 128-948 ng/g and 4.63-28.66 ng/g,respectively,in the surface sediment samples of Leizhou bay,which is generally at a low level.The ratio of characteristic parameters show that n-alkanes are mainly derived from terrestrial woody plants and herbaceous plants,some of which are mixed with marine sources.Data show that there is a certain threat of oil pollution in Leizhou bay;PAHs are mainly composed of high molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(4-6 rings).The results of ratio method show that most of PAHs come from coal and wood combustion,while a small amount from petroleum combustion.The results of effect interval analysis show that the risk of negative ecological effects of PAHs in surface sediments of Leizhou bay is low.