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Van Rooij, David; De Mol, Lies; Le Guilloux, E; Wisshak, Max; Huvenne, Veerle A I; Moeremans, R; Henriet, Jean-Pierre (2010): Multibeam and seismic survey, physical oceanography, and sea-bottom videos from the Bay of Biscay [dataset publication series]. PANGAEA, https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.773658, Supplement to: Van Rooij, D et al. (2010): Environmental setting of deep-water oysters in the Bay of Biscay. Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers, 57(12), 1561-1572, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr.2010.09.002

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Published: 2010 (exact date unknown) • DOI registered: 2012-02-06

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Abstract:
We report the northernmost and deepest known occurrence of deep-water pycnodontine oysters, based on two surveys along the French Atlantic continental margin to the La Chapelle continental slope (2006) and the Guilvinec Canyon (2008). The combined use of multibeam bathymetry, seismic profiling, CTD casts and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) made it possible to describe the physical habitat and to assess the oceanographic control for the recently described species Neopycnodonte zibrowii. These oysters have been observed in vivo in depths from 540 to 846 m, colonizing overhanging banks or escarpments protruding from steep canyon flanks. Especially in the Bay of Biscay, such physical habitats may only be observed within canyons, where they are created by both long-term turbiditic and contouritic processes. Frequent observations of sand ripples on the seabed indicate the presence of a steady, but enhanced bottom current of about 40 cm/s. The occurrence of oysters also coincides with the interface between the Eastern North Atlantic Water and the Mediterranean Outflow Water. A combination of this water mass mixing, internal tide generation and a strong primary surface productivity may generate an enhanced nutrient flux, which is funnelled through the canyon. When the ideal environmental conditions are met, up to 100 individuals per m² may be observed. These deep-water oysters require a vertical habitat, which is often incompatible with the requirements of other sessile organisms, and are only sparsely distributed along the continental margins. The discovery of these giant oyster banks illustrates the rich biodiversity of deep-sea canyons and their underestimation as true ecosystem hotspots.
Project(s):
Hotspot Ecosystem Research and Mans Impact On European Seas (HERMIONE)
Hotspot Ecosystem Research on the Margins of European Seas (HERMES)
Funding:
Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), grant/award no. 226354: Hotspot Ecosystem Research and Mans Impact On European Seas
Sixth Framework Programme (FP6), grant/award no. 511234: Hotspot Ecosystem Research on the Margins of European Seas
Coverage:
Median Latitude: 47.105083 * Median Longitude: -5.720454 * South-bound Latitude: 46.846212 * West-bound Longitude: -7.344673 * North-bound Latitude: 47.777200 * East-bound Longitude: -5.193467
Date/Time Start: 2006-06-17T08:45:00 * Date/Time End: 2008-06-04T15:30:00
Event(s):
B06-02 * Latitude Start: 47.584300 * Longitude Start: -7.283100 * Latitude End: 47.566200 * Longitude End: -7.317700 * Date/Time Start: 2006-06-17T08:31:00 * Date/Time End: 2006-06-17T15:25:00 * Elevation Start: -587.0 m * Elevation End: -557.0 m * Location: Bank La Chapelle * Campaign: BG06/12 * Basis: Belgica * Method/Device: Remote operated vehicle (ROV)
B08-02 * Latitude Start: 46.937943 * Longitude Start: -5.381640 * Latitude End: 46.928740 * Longitude End: -5.383167 * Date/Time Start: 2008-06-01T11:24:00 * Date/Time End: 2008-06-01T15:46:00 * Elevation Start: -712.0 m * Elevation End: -900.0 m * Location: Gulf of Biscay * Campaign: BG08/13a * Basis: Belgica * Method/Device: Remote operated vehicle (ROV)
B08-05 * Latitude Start: 46.928087 * Longitude Start: -5.475373 * Latitude End: 46.916212 * Longitude End: -5.489928 * Date/Time Start: 2008-06-03T11:17:00 * Date/Time End: 2008-06-03T14:27:00 * Elevation Start: -305.0 m * Elevation End: -529.0 m * Location: Gulf of Biscay * Campaign: BG08/13a * Basis: Belgica * Method/Device: Remote operated vehicle (ROV)
License:
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC-BY-3.0)
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  1. Van Rooij, D; De Mol, L; Le Guilloux, E et al. (2010): Sea-floor videos along ROV profile B06-02 from the Bay of Biscay with links to files. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.773655
  2. Van Rooij, D; De Mol, L; Le Guilloux, E et al. (2010): Sea-floor videos along ROV profile B08-02 from the Bay of Biscay with links to files. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.773656
  3. Van Rooij, D; De Mol, L; Le Guilloux, E et al. (2010): Sea-floor videos along ROV profile B08-05 from the Bay of Biscay with links to files. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.773657
  4. Van Rooij, D; De Mol, L; Le Guilloux, E et al. (2010): Multibeam survey and contour maps from BELGICA cruise BG08/13a. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.759003
  5. Van Rooij, D; De Mol, L; Le Guilloux, E et al. (2010): Seismic reflection data from BELGICA cruise BG08/13a with links to NAV, TRA and SEG files. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.773342
  6. Van Rooij, D; De Mol, L; Le Guilloux, E et al. (2010): Physical oceanography during BELGICA cruise BG08/13a, raw data. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.773290