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Images tagged "geology"

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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