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Bai, Q. (author), Mestdagh, S.M.F. (author), Snellen, M. (author), Amiri Simkooei, A. (author)Acoustic classification using single-beam and multi-beam echosounders has been widely applied in characterizing seabed sediments. Although previous studies have shown a better discrimination of fine and coarse sediments using multi-spectral echosounder data, analysis regarding comprehensive seabed sediment properties is still needed. In this...conference paper 2023
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Conservation Implications of Sabellaria spinulosa Reef Patches in a Dynamic Sandy-Bottom Environmentvan der Reijden, Karin J. (author), Koop, L. (author), Mestdagh, S.M.F. (author), Snellen, M. (author), Herman, P.M.J. (author), Olff, Han (author), Govers, Laura L. (author)Biogenic reefs form biodiversity hotspots and are key components of marine ecosystems, making them priority habitats for nature conservation. However, the conservation status of biogenic reefs generally depends on their size and stability. Dynamic, patchy reefs may therefore be excluded from protection. Here, we studied epibenthos and...journal article 2021
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Koop, L. (author), van der Reijden, Karin J. (author), Mestdagh, S.M.F. (author), Ysebaert, Tom (author), Govers, Laura L. (author), Olff, Han (author), Herman, P.M.J. (author), Snellen, M. (author), Simons, D.G. (author)Backscatter data from multibeam echosounders are commonly used to classify seafloor sediment composition. Previously, it was found that the survey azimuth affects backscatter when small organized seafloor structures, such as sand ripples, are present. These sand ripples are too small to be detected in the multibeam bathymetry. Here, we show that...journal article 2020
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Gaida, T.C. (author), Snellen, M. (author), van Dijk, Thaiƫnne A.G.P. (author), Simons, D.G. (author)Extensive seabed sediment mapping is highly relevant to describe marine ecosystems and to quantify the distribution and extent of benthic habitats. Compared to traditional mapping methods, primarily based on bed sampling, multibeam echo sounding (MBES) is a time-efficient tool to acquire high-resolution bathymetric and backscatter data over...journal article 2018