| Title | Multibeam Bathymetry and LiDAR Surveys of the Bay of Fundy, Canada - progress to November 2008 |
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| Author | Parrott, D R; Todd, B J ; Shaw, J; Kostylev, V; Hughes Clarke, J E; Griffin, J; Lamplugh, M; Webster, T |
| Source | BOFEP 2009 Resource Development and its implications in the Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine, book of abstracts; 2009 p. 1 |
| Links | Online - En ligne
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| Year | 2009 |
| Alt Series | Earth Sciences Sector, Contribution Series 20090334 |
| Meeting | BOFEP 2009 Resource Development and its implications in the Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine; Wolfville, NS; CA; May 26-29, 2009 |
| Document | serial |
| Lang. | English |
| Media | on-line; digital |
| File format | pdf |
| Province | Eastern offshore region |
| Area | Bay of Fundy |
| Lat/Long WENS | -67.5000 -64.5000 45.5000 44.2500 |
| Subjects | geophysics; marine geology; surficial geology/geomorphology; geophysical surveys; bathymetry; seabottom topography; seafloor topography; coastal environment; coastal studies; coastal erosion; glacial
landforms; submarine features; LiDAR |
| Released | 2009 01 01 |
| Abstract | The Bay of Fundy has the largest recorded tides in the world, with a maximum range of about 17 metres. Tidal current velocities that exceed 4.5 m s-1 are currently being studied to determine the
potential for instream tidal electrical power generation. In 2006, the Geological Survey of Canada, in conjunction with the Canadian Hydrographic Service and several universities, commenced a program to map the seabed of the Bay of Fundy on the east
coast of Canada. About 12,500 km2 of multibeam bathymetry have been collected in the bay. Sub-bottom profiler data were collected simultaneously to provide information on the character and thickness of the sediments on the sea floor. Large intertidal
areas were surveyed using airborne Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), providing an opportunity to generate a continuous map of the marine, intertidal and terrestrial areas. Information from geophysical surveys, seafloor samples, photographs and
video transects is being integrated to produce surficial geology and benthic habitat maps. Some key findings of the project are:
- Large glacial landforms may provide suitable habitats for fish and shellfish.
- Strong tidal currents are
reworking sediments.
- Migration of large sand waves is observed in repetitive multibeam bathymetry surveys.
- Deep tidal-scour channels are present in several areas.
- The distribution and morphology of extensive horse mussel reefs have
been mapped. |
| GEOSCAN ID | 261480 |
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