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Benthic habitat survey of two slope canyons that head large sediment-gravity-flows entering the DeSoto Canyon, June 2013 (WB-1318)

Authors: Locker, Stanley
Published On: Jan 22 2016 17:14 UTC
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7266/N7736NWD
UDI: R1.x138.076:0006
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No. of Downloads: 14

No. of Files: 4

File Size: 11.91 GB

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Project Information

Funded By:
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative

Funding Cycle:
RFP-I

Research Group:
Deepsea to Coast Connectivity in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico (DEEP-C)

Point of Contact

Stanley D. Locker
University of South Florida / College of Marine Science
stan@marine.usf.edu

Data Collection Period
2013-06-27
to
2013-07-01
Theme keywords

Geomorphology, Edgetech sonar, bathymetry

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Abstract:

This dataset contains Edgetech CHIRP sonar data files and screenshots of processed data. Surveys were conducted at two slope canyon systems that head large sediment-gravity-flow channel systems June 27-July 1, 2013. These data were collected along the northern margin of DeSoto Canyon, going westward (south of the Pinnacles trend) using the deep tow MILET platform.

Suggested Citation:

Locker, Stanley. 2016. Benthic habitat survey of two slope canyons that head large sediment-gravity-flows entering the DeSoto Canyon, June 2013 (WB-1318). Distributed by: GRIIDC, Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. doi:10.7266/N7736NWD

Purpose:

To characterize sea floor geomorphology, bathymetry, sediment, and primary benthic habitats specific to the Gulf of Mexico with an emphasis on topographical features that influence deep sea to shelf connectivity.

Data Parameters and Units:

Edgetech CHIRP sonar data files Event ID Site Site Coordinates Date Time Event WB-1318SV08 Canyon 1 29.3074, -87.7692 2013-06-26 20:36:00 Survey WB-1318SV13 Canyon 2 29.2622, -88.0988 2013-06-28 13:00:00 Survey WB-1318SV15 Canyon 1 29.3074, -87.7692 2013-06-29 01:45:00 Survey WB-1318SV17 Canyon 2 29.2622, -88.0988 2013-06-30 01:00:00 Survey

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