Geomorphological analysis of the continental slope of the Mediterranean sea, based on a 100 m Data Terrain Model (DTM). This DTM is a synthesis of data acquired during several surveys. Bibliographic references :

Geo-Seas is Europe-wide infrastructure for managing geological and geophysical marine and ocean data for hydrographic purposes on sites which are of interest to maritime navigation. The current description is limited to making bathymetric data available within the context of the project.

Les périmètres des quartiers prioritaires de la politique de la ville sont fixés par le décret n° 2014-1750 du 30 décembre 2014 pour la métropole et par le décret n° 2014-1751 du 30 décembre 2014 pour les départements et collectivités d’outre-mer, rectifiés par le décret n°2015-1138 du 14 septembre 2015.

This is not a particular project or programme, but a reminder of the existence of acoustic observatories ("polygons") within the Ministry of Defence which are capable of fulfilling MSFD monitoring needs. For military needs, the Ministry of Defence uses its permanent equipped sites for its activities and experiments. Measurements of interest to MSFD (monitoring impulse broadcast and acquisition of long time series of traffic noise) could be conducted, at least in part, on these sites. These measurements, when made available, could be compiled and used for monitoring environmental status.

The regional bathymetric Atlantic – Channel – North-Sea DTM has a resolution of 0.001° (~111m). Its geographic coverage includes the Bay of Biscay, the English Channel and a part of the North Sea. The DTM extends from the coast to the continental slope (about of 4800m deep). This DTM is produced in the framework of the HOMONIM project which aims at improving operational forecast capabilities for the national coastal flood warning system. This DTM is offered openly on the Shom diffusion website (http://diffusion.shom.fr/produits/bathymetrie/mnt-facade-atl-homonim.html). http://dx.doi.org/10.17183/MNT_ATL100m_HOMONIM_WGS84

Geomorphological analysis of the continental slope of the Bay of Biscay based on a 100m Data Terrain Model (DTM). This DTM is a synthesis of data acquired during sea surveys ZEE 1, ZEE 2, Sedimanche, Sedifan 1, Sedifan 2, EssNaut 2009, EssReson08, ValidOp, BOBGeo 1, BOBGeo 2, EssInf.

3D PREVIMER Modelling : current, temperature, salinity and turbidity in the English Channel and Bay of Biscay Modélisation Period 2010-2013 + 4-day forecasts

The national observation network for the blue mussel (MYTILOBS), set up in 2012, aims to monitor the growth and mortality of mussels produced for the market. The MYTILOBS is based on the experience of the regional network (REMOULA) which has been monitoring the growth of the blue mussel in the Charentais inlet since 2000. Monitoring mainly takes place the year following the year of capture: it thus integrates the main seasons of the biological life of the mussel, from winter maturation to spring growth, then to summer and fall fattening, the two periods when they are mainly sold. The choice of monitoring sites was decided in consultation between the Regional Environmental Resource Laboratories and the industry. For North Brittany, this is the site of Vivier-sur-Mer in (the sector of) the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel (mussel poles). Each breeding site is monitored every three months. Many parameters are measured including mussel size, weight and mortality. These data are examined taking into account environmental conditions such as temperature, salinity or the abundance and richness of the microalgae on which the shellfish feed. The Mytilobs national network is located in the main mussel-breeding regions of the Atlantic coast: Normandy, North Brittany, South Brittany, Pays de Loire and Poitou-Charentes. The sites of Agon (West Cotentin), Vivier (the bay of Mont Saint-Michel), Pont Mahe (Vilaine bay), Aiguillon (Breton inlet), Yves (Pertuis d’Antioche strait) representing, from north to south, mussel culture using poles. The Filiere site (Pertuis Breton - strait) represents mussels culture using ropes, in full water.