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2007 REC Geophysical survey line map The Outer Thames Estuary REC survey station array chart Timeline of geological formations and depositional environments 2007 REC Sampling survey type and locations REC Bathymetry and Feature names Seabed morphology bathymetry map Regional bathymetry All Geophysical survey lines REC Bathymetry and Regions Sample station locations on a bathymetry map Tunnel valleys and ground truthing sites Bathymetry image of the South Coast REC Study Area showing named places REC Bathymetry of inner gabbard deeps and Sidescan sonar data images of palaeo-rivers Seabed morphology bathymetry Bathymetry map annotated with feature names Bathymetric image of the South Coast REC Study Area showing the Physical Regions 1 to 5 REC Bathymetry and Sidescan sonar data showing palaeo river systems Sediment distribution map Humber REC Seabed sediment distribution map Bathymetry image with geophysical survey types, lines and dates Seabed sediment distribution map Underlying geology map Humber REC geophysical survey lines 2008/2009 Geology and Heritage REC Timeline Seabed geomorphology South Coast REC seafloor character Humber REC ground truthing survey locations Interpreted Palaeo-river systems Geophysical features map South Coast REC seafloor character map Humber REC gravel component (%) of seabed sediment Sub-bottom profiler data image of a Palaeo-channel Multibeam image of the Cross-Sands anomaly South Coast REC seabed sand distribution Humber REC mud seabed component (%) Modelled gravel distribution map River Deben Palaeolithic site Sub-bottom profiler data images of the Cross-Sands anomaly Silver Pit\'s pre-holocene geology Modelled sediment distribution map Neolithic to Iron Age Finds distribution map Sandwave geophysical imagery Sole Pit\'s pre-holocene geology Palaeolithic to Mesolithic finds distribution maps Sandbank location map South Coast REC seabed sediment distribution Botney Cut channel distribution map Roman to Medieval coastal sites distribution map Sandbank Multibeam South Coast REC major bedform types Botney Cut channels cut and fill profiles in sub-bottom profiler data images Sidescan data image showing sandwaves and megaripples Post medieval to Modern-sites distribution map Megaripple geophysical imagery Silver Pit bathymetry data image Protected wrecks location map REC Wreck and obstruction data Hamon Grab samples: animal type graph An annotated bathymetry data image of the Silver Pit The density of wrecks REC Aircraft crash sites Hamon Grab: Top ten species Sole Pit, Race bank and Norfolk banks bathymetry data images South Coast REC map of archaeological sites known on the coast Terkunimaru - Bathymetry and Sidescan sonar data images examples Hamon Grab samples; Diversity of species distribution map Palaeographic reconstructions of the Humber REC region Wrecks and obstructions covered by the South Coast REC geophysical survey The top 20 table of macrofauna Sandwaves overlying sandy gravel; geophysical and photographic images UKHO charted wrecks and obstructions location map. REC Major species group (taxa) quantification graph Hamon Grab Samples: Biomass distribution map Curvilinear sandwaves overlying a coarser surface; geophysical and photogrphic images A modelled map illustrating the sea level at c. 120,000 BP Individuals and Biomass quantification Epibenthic assemblages samples photo Geophysical images of sandwave crests A modelled map illustrating the sea level at c. 12,000 BP Total species numbers and seabed composition map Beam trawl  sample location map Geophysical images of sandwaves in the Silver Pit Modelled figures illustrating Christchurch Bay c. 8500 cal BP and c, 4500 cal BP REC Total numbers of species quantification map Beam Trawl samples: animal type graph Geophysical images of Mesozoic rock in the Sole Pit Possible channel margins and rivers off the coast of the Isle Wight Species Diversity and Dominance Beam Trawl Samples: Top ten species Large-scale seabed features A modelled map illustrating the sea level at c. 9,000 to 5,00 cal BP Epibenthic 2m Beam trawl results Epibenthic assemblage distribution map Hamon Grab samples: Top ten species Sub-bottom profiler data images of Cut and Fill anomaly types Infaunal Assemblages Table Hamon Grab: Abundance of species Hamon Grab samples: Animal type graph Sub-bottom profiler data images of Erosion surface anomalies Epibenthic assemblages Blue Mussels (Mytulis edulis) abundance map Hamon Grab samples: Quantitative distribution maps Sub-bottom profiler anomalies and feature map Epibenthic assemblages distribution map © British Crown Brittlestar species abundance Distribution map of benthic assemblages 2007 REC Geophysical survey line map A map of the palaeochannels and Licensed dredging areas within the REC Study Area and Epifaunal distribution maps Hamon grab sample CEND 09/09 sites Beam Trawl samples: Top ten species All Geophysical survey lines A modelled map illustrating the sea level at c. 500,000 BP Infaunal clusters distribution map Brittlestar abundance Beam Trawl samples: animal type graph Modelled map of the Sussex raised beaches and associated Palaeolithic sites Infaunal assemblages B1, B2 and B3 Abundance of Sandeels Beam Trawl samples: Quantitative maps Modelled map illustrating the sea level at c. 400,000 BP Beam trawl samples Beam trawl sample stations CEND 09.09 Beam Trawl samples: Epibenthic assemblages distribution map Palaeosolent channel course and section shown in sub-bottom profiler data Biotopes Nature Conservation table Ross worm (Sabellaria spinulosa) locations Brittlestars abundance and distribution map Northern palaeovalley and banks bathymetric data image Biotope CR.MCR.SfR.Pid Multibeam image of trawling damage to sabellaria reef Sandeel abundance and distribution map Northern palaeovalley and banks with multibeam and sidescan sonar data images Biotope SS.SBR.PoR.SspiMx EUNIS biotope classification map Crangon spp. abundance and distribution map Northern palaeovalley and banks sub-bottom profiler data image Biotope SS.SCS.CCS Modelled consensus biotope map Pandalus montagui abundance and distribution map The Palaeoarun and its environment. Biotopes SS.SCS.ICS.SLan and SS.SMu.ISaMu.AmpPlon Geophysical anomalies, Crabs abundance and distribution map Known and potential crash sites within the REC Study Area Biotope SS.SMu.ISaMu OSPAR rare and alien species summary table Predicted Sabellaria distribution map Possible aircraft wreck site identified by geophysical data Biotope SS.SMu.SMuVS.AphTubi Recorded Harbour Seal sightings Digital images of Humber REC seabed habitats Possible aircraft wreck site identified by geophysical data Biotope SS.SMx.CMx Group U: Physical info Functional biological communities distribution map Geopysical sidescan anomaly; example of a bright reflector Biotope SS.SSa.CMuSa.AalBnuc group U: Biological info EUNIS classification table1 Geopysical sidescan anomalies; examples of bright reflectors Biotope SS.SSa.IfiSa.IMoSa Group R: Physical info EUNIS classification table2 Geopysical sidescan anomalies; example of a dark reflector Biotope SS.SSa.IfiSa.NcirBat Group R: Biological info A EUNIS level 3 seabed character map Geopysical sidescan anomalies; examples of dark reflectors Biotope SS.SSa.IMuSa Group Q: Physical info Sample station EUNIS habitat classes map Geopysical sidescan anomaly; example of a possible piece of debris Biotope SS.SSa Group Q: Biological info Composite EUNIS seabed character and large-scale bedform feature map Geopysical sidescan anomalies; examples of possible pieces of debris High level Habitat classification map key National designations map EUNIS level 4 modelled biotope map Geopysical sidescan anomaly; example  of a possible seafloor disturbance Mid level Biotope classification map key Group P: Physical info Humber Biotope (A4.9) Moderate energy circaliitoral rock and thin sediment (CR.DRTS) Geopysical sidescan anomalies; examples of possible seafloor disturbances Low level Biotope classification map key1 Group P: Biological info Humber Biotope A4.(9) Moderate energy circaliitoral rock and thin sediment (CR.RTS) Wreck of the U-boat U1195 with sidescan data image Low level Biotope classification map key2 Group K: Physical info Humber Biotope (A4.D9) Moderate energy deep circaliitoral rock and thin sediment (CR.DRTS) Possible uncharted wreck identified by the geophysical survey MALSF acquired survey data Group K: Biological info Humber Biotope (A4.D9) Moderate energy deep circaliitoral rock and thin sediment (CR.DRTS) Wreck of the HMT Inverclyde with sidescan data image Low level Biotope classifcation map Group J: Physical info Humber Biotope A5.1 Sublittoral Coarse Sediment (SS.SCS) Wreck of the SS Mendi with sidescan data image Mid level Biotope classification map Group J: Biological info Humber Biotope A5.1 Sublittoral Coarse Sediment (SS.SCS) Wreck of the SS Pagenturm with sidescan and bathymetry data images High level Habitat classification map Group I: Physical-info Humber Biotope A5.2 Sublittoral Sand (SS.SSa) Unidentified wreck with sidescan data and bathymetry data images Sabellaria spinulosa reef identified locations map Group I: Biological info Humber Biotope A5.2 Sublittoral Sand (SS.SSa) Locations of REC geophysical survey anomalies Group H: Physical info Humber Biotope A5.2 Sublittoral Sand (SS.SSa) Palaeosolent channel course and section shown in sub-bottom profiler data No of species, abundance and biomass of major benthic macrofaun Group H: Biological info Humber Biotope A5.2 Sublittoral Sand (SS.SSa) Ten most abundant species of benthic macrofauna Group G: Physical info Humber Biotope A5.2 Sublittoral Sand (SS.SSa) No of species, abundance and biomass of major faunal species Group G: Biological info Humber Biotope A5.3 Sublittoral Mud (SS.SMu) Benthic macrofauna assemblage A Conservation Designations Annex1 Habitats Group E: Physical info Humber Biotope A5.3 Sublittoral Mud (SS.SMu) Benthic macrofauna assemblage C Group E: Biological info Humber Biotope A5.4 Sublittoral biogenic reefs (SS.SBR) Bathymetry image of the South Coast REC Study Area showing named places Benthic macrofauna assemblage D Group D: Physical-info Humber Biotope A5.4 Sublittoral mixed sediment (SS.SMx) Benthic macrofauna assemblage G Group D: Biological info Humber Biotope A5.4 Sublittoral mixed sediment (SS.SMx) Benthic macrofauna assemblage H Group C: Physical info Humber Biotope A5.4 Sublittoral mixed sediment (SS.SMx) The Palaeoarun and its environment. Benthic macrofauna assemblage I Group C: Biological info Silver Pit bathymetry map and profile Benthic macrofauna assemblage J Group B: Physical info Silver Pit western slopes species Benthic macrofauna assemblage K Group B: Biological info Silver Pit valley floor species Benthic macrofauna assemblage L Group A: Physical info Silver Pit eastern slopes species Benthic macrofauna assemblage N Group A: Biological info Sole Pit bathymetry map and section Benthic macrofauna assemblage O Prehistory in th East Coast study area Sole Pit valley floor Benthic macrofauna assemblage P Modelled sea level map 25m below OD Humber rec silver and sole pit unique species Distribution of Benthic macrofauna communities Modelled sea level map 45m below OD (12,00-9000BP) Vibrocore sampling locations REC Benthic macrofauna quantification Prehistoric archaeological features of interest Features of high archaeological potential EUNIS Biotope classification pie charts Modified glacial limits map Sea level at 10000bp with vibrocore locations Epibenthic assemblage I Prehsitory: Landscape reconstruction Sea level at 8000bp with vibrocore locations Prehistory: Mesolithic channel on the seafloor Sea level 6000bp with vibrocore locations Sub-bottom profiler images of cut and fill features Proposed extents of the last glacial maximum Wrecks classified by date Mesolithic landscape characterisation map Wrecks covered by the East Coast REC geophysical survey data Environmental and climatic changes in Northern europe Aircraft casualties table Hominid occupation summary table Known and potental Aircraft sites distribution map Sub-bottom profile of a palaeolandscape cut and fill feature Density of UKHO wrecks Reid River palaeochannel system A4.1 Atlantic and Mediterranean high energy circalittoral rock, EUNIS level 3 habitat biotope UKHO charted wrecks and obstructions Multibeam bathymetry data image of archaeology area1 A5.1 Sublittoral Coarse Sediment Level 5 Biotope SS Stad Alkmaar Sidescan and Bathymetry images Siesmic profile of an infilled channel in archaeological area2 A4.1 Atlantic and Mediterranean high energy circalittoral rock, EUNIS level 3 habitat biotope SS Seagull Bathymetry image Humber REC palaeochannel and palaeolandscape features A4.2 Atlantic and Mediterranean moderate energy circalittoral rock, EUNIS level 3 habitat biotope SS Seagull Sidescan Sonar Geophysical features and landscape characterisation map A4.2 Atlantic and Mediterranean moderate energy circalittoral rock, EUNIS level 3 habitat biotope Multibeam image of two shipwrecks Wrecks and obstructions location map A4.2 Atlantic and Mediterranean moderate energy circalittoral rock, EUNIS level 3 habitat biotope WAID 7254, Uncharted wreck Palaeochannel and potential bar seismic profile in archaeology area1 A5.1 Sub-littoral Coarse sediment, EUNIS level 3 habitat biotope WAID 7248, SS Southford, UKHO 10349 BA1012 an unknown possible wreck Abundance of REC Americal Slipper Limpets (Non-native species) WAID 7238, Gypsy, UKHO 10335 BA1000 HMS Cape Spartel Non-native species American Slipper Limpets WAID 7227, SS Stad Alkmaar, UKHO10992 NMR recorded WWII aircraft loss locations Distribution map of probable Annex1 habitat sites WAID 7730, Unknown, UKHO 10480 WWII wrecks due to mines Examples of Annex 1 habitats within the REC Study Area WAID 7228, SS Cornmead, UKHO 11031 WWI wrecks due to mines Distribution map of black bream nests WAID 7215, SS Seagull, UKHO10550 NMR Named Locations Digital still images of Black Bream and their eggs WAID 7212, Uncharted wreck WWII Coastal Defence sites Sidecan data images of Black Bream nests WAID 7207, SS Aruba BA1000 HMS Cape Spartel 3D bathymetry image WAID 7220, MV Marsworth BA1023 an unknown possible wreck WAID 7205, SS Horseferry BA1002 an unknown possible wreck WAID 7211, Uncharted wreck BA1003  an unknown possible wreck Wreck and seabed feature map BA1004 Edmund Denison Prehistoric sites and finds distribution map BA1005 Katina Bulgaris International designations map BA1006 unknown possible wreck Sustainability: Designation summary table BA1007 unknown possible wreck Marine and coastal conservation designations map Local marine and coastal conservation designations map Marine and coastal conservation designations Rare, alien or threatened species summary table
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  • Comments (11)
  • #1 | Written by fossdal about 10 years ago.

    You have two Plaices in the quiz picture, not one

  • #2 | Written by Shannon Ricles about 9 years ago.

    I am the education coordinator for NOAA’s Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, and I am creating a maritime archaeology curriculum. For a section on magnetometers, I am featuring the Explore the Seafloor website as an outstanding online resource for teachers (very well done!) I would like to use a graphic from the website located on http://ets.wessexarch.co.uk/resources/imagebank/?album=5&gallery=6 It is the image at the far right, top line showing a magnetometer being towed.

    I would be most appreciative if you could direct me to whom I should request permission for usage.

    Thank you,
    Shannon Ricles
    shannon.ricles@noaa.gov
    757-591-7328 (US)

  • #3 | Written by Natasha about 9 years ago.

    coooool and lots of fun

  • #4 | Written by Maggie about 8 years ago.

    this will be cool

  • #5 | Written by Richard Hendren about 8 years ago.

    I would like your permission to use your images in an academic paper. How would you like them cited?

    Kind regards,
    Rich Hendren
    2016 Nautical Archaeology PhD Cohort
    Texas A&M University

  • #6 | Written by mark partridge about 8 years ago.

    interested in seeing more.

    The Gilberd Academy Colchester’

    Careers Convention on 4th October.
    Looking for volunteers.

  • #7 | Written by mark partridge about 8 years ago.

    When will the interactive map be available ?

    Looks a brilliant idea.

  • #8 | Written by mark partridge about 7 years ago.

    Hi, When will this be completed.

    I would like to recommend it regularly for the careers content and fun activities.

    The Gilberd Academy , Colchester.

  • #9 | Written by Annie Baker-Young about 5 years ago.

    Hi, my name is Annie and me and my friend Ellie want to be SciGirls and study the ocean floor. I think this is a really great way to, since the coranavirus and you can’t really go anywhere, let alone the bottom of the ocean. thank you for making this website and letting people all over the world study the bottom of the ocean and teaching the ways of marine biologists. Thanks again. This is super cool!

  • #10 | Written by Katia Pinheiro about 3 years ago.

    Dear Sir,

    I am Katia Pinheiro, researcher from Observatório Nacional (Brazil) and at the moment working at GFZ-Potsdam (Germany). My hobby is to produce science outreach videos. Recently I interviewed 10 female scientists (originally from 10 different countries) in Potsdam talking about themes from the core to space:
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/gsf60fog2eq9f0f/MagneticMosaic.mp4?dl=0

    I would like to ask if I can use your figure:
    https://ets.wessexarch.co.uk/resources/imagebank/nggallery/image-bank/how-do-we-map-the-seafloor

    in my movie (minutes: 12:39 – 12:47). In case you allow me, should I give credits like that? Figure: Li et al., 2020 – Wessex Archaeology

    I would really appreciate your contribution to my movie, which is very important to promote women in science. Thank you!

    Best wishes,
    Katia
    —
    Dr. Katia Jasbinschek Pinheiro
    Sektion 2.3, Geomagnetismus
    Phone: +49 33843 624-30
    Email: pinheiro@gfz-potsdam.de
    ___________________________________

    Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences
    Adolf-Schmidt-Observatory for Geomagnetism
    Lindenstr. 7
    14823 Niemegk

  • #11 | Written by Alex Ross about 1 year ago.

    Please may you inform me when your interactive map is made available, I’d be extremely interested in submerged river channels.
    Warm regards, Alex Ross

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