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| Van Den Beld, Inge; Bourillet, Jean-francois; Arnaud-haond, Sophie; De Chambure, Laurent; Davies, Jaime S; Guillaumont, Brigitte; Olu, Karine; Menot, Lenaick. |
| The topographical and hydrological complexity of submarine canyons, coupled with high substratum heterogeneity, make them ideal environments for cold-water coral (CWC) habitats. These habitats, including reefs, are thought to provide important functions for many organisms. The canyons incising the continental slope of the Bay of Biscay have distinct morphological differences from the north to the south. CWCs have been reported from this basin in the late 19th century; however, little is known about their present-day distribution, diversity and environmental drivers in the canyons. In this study, the characteristics and distribution of CWC habitats in the submarine canyons of the Bay of Biscay are investigated. Twenty-four canyons and three locations... |
| Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Cold-water corals; Habitats; Submarine canyons; Bay of Biscay; NE Atlantic; ROV; Towed camera; Distribution. |
| Ano: 2017 |
URL: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00382/49343/49733.pdf |
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