First observations of the cold-water coral Lophelia pertusa in mid-Atlantic canyons of the USA
"The structure-forming, cold-water coral Lophelia pertusa is widely distributed throughout the North Atlantic Ocean and also occurs in the South Atlantic, North Pacific and Indian oceans. This species has formed extensive reefs, chiefly in deep water, alo...
Geomorphic characterization of four shelf-sourced submarine canyons along the U.S. Mid-Atlantic continental margin
"Shelf-sourced submarine canyons are common features of continental margins and are fundamental to deep-sea sedimentary systems. Despite their geomorphic and geologic significance, relatively few passive margin shelf-breaching canyons worldwide have been ...
Deepwater canyons: Pathways to the abyss
"This is a blog tracking a four year project to study the biology, geology and oceanography of a series of canyons off the middle Atlantic coast of the US. Of particular interest are areas of hard substrate that could support deep water coral ecosystems a...