Ferré, Bénédicte; Durrieu de Madron, X.; Estournel, C.; Ulses, G.; Le Corre, G. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2008-02-17)
<p>Modern sediment deposits on continental margins form a vast reservoir of particulate matter that is regularly affected by resuspension processes. Resuspension by bottom trawling on shelves with strong fishing activity can modify the scale of natural disturbance by waves and currents. Recent field data show that the impact of bottom trawls on fine sediment resuspension per unit surface is comparable ...