The South American Advances in Submarine Canyons Studies and Their Link to the Ocean Decade

Submarine canyons have a relevant role in marine ecosystems. They are responsible for oceanographic conditions such as variability of temperature and salinity, sediment transport, nutrients, and even pollutants amongst marine areas. Submarine canyon studies have been growing and reaching prominence...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Marcos V. B. Silva, Tereza C. M. Araújo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.764029/full