Caracterización morfosedimetaria del Banco Le Danois (AMP El Cachucho, mar Cantábrico)

Abstract

New high resolution bathymetry and backscatter, sediment sampling and ROV imagery offer new physiography, morphologic, acoustic and sedimentologic near surface characterizations with interesting implications for the habitat mapping. The previous known elements as contourites, valleys and mass-movement deposits has been mapped and characterized with more details. Additionally, new mounds, biogeneic in origin, and contouritic feature have been defined. Seafloor characterization also reveal that Le Danois Bank is defined by rocky outcrops with different nature, with a patchy cover of primarily fine sediments