Deep-sea litter in the Gulf of Cadiz (Northeastern Atlantic, Spain)
This study describes the distribution and composition of litter from the Gulf of Cadiz (Northeastern Atlantic, Spain), a region of confluence between the Atlantic and Mediterranean, with intense maritime traffic. Several geological features, such as canyons, open slopes and contourite furrows and ch...
| Autores: | , , , , , , , , , |
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2019 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/179578 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/179578 https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.110969 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | ROV Imaging Anthropogenic impact Northeastern Atlantic Trawl Marine litter Transport marítim -- Impacte ambiental Vaixells -- Contaminació Vaixells -- Residus Mar -- Contaminació Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Nàutica::Impacte ambiental |
| Sumario: | This study describes the distribution and composition of litter from the Gulf of Cadiz (Northeastern Atlantic, Spain), a region of confluence between the Atlantic and Mediterranean, with intense maritime traffic. Several geological features, such as canyons, open slopes and contourite furrows and channels, were surveyed by remotely operated vehicle (ROV) observations between depths of 220 and 1000 m. Marine litter was quantified by grouping the observations into six categories. Our results indicate the presence of markedly different habitats in which a complex collection of different types of litter accumulate in relation to bottom current flows and maritime and fishing routes. This result justifies a seascape approach in further anthropogenic impact studies within deep-sea areas. |
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