Distribution of hexactinellid sponge reefs in the Chatham Sound region, British Columbia / J. Shaw ... [et al.].: M44-2018/1E-PDF
"Systematic mapping of the Chatham Sound region, British Columbia, shows that hexactinellid sponge reefs are a significant component of the seafloor mosaic. Based on the three criteria for reef identification (positive relief, low backscatter strength, and acoustic transparency) it is shown that the total reef area is 48 km2. The largest cluster of identified reefs is located within Chatham Sound sensu stricto and covers more than 27 km2 of seafloor in water depths of 35-170 m. It includes reefs up to 25 m high and is designated the Chatham Sound reef complex. The authors describe some of the wide range of morphologies in this reef complex and the nearby reefs”--Abstract, p. 1.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Geological Survey of Canada. |
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| Title | Distribution of hexactinellid sponge reefs in the Chatham Sound region, British Columbia / J. Shaw ... [et al.]. |
| Series title | Current research, 1701-4387 ; 2018-1 |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Format | Electronic |
| Electronic document | |
| Note(s) | This record does not include an errata slip. Complete data set with all files in various formats available for free download at http://geoscan.nrcan.gc.ca/. Includes bibliographical references. Includes abstract in French. |
| Publishing information | [Ottawa] : Natural Resources Canada, 2018. |
| Author / Contributor | Shaw, J. (John), 1946- |
| Description | 14 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps. |
| ISBN | 978-0-660-24242-2 |
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| Departmental catalogue number | 306310 |
| Subject terms | Ocean floor Geomorphology Hexactinellida Reefs |
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