Map III.1.2.1c. Median grain size of the sand fraction
(Original data source: sedisurf@database, hosted by RCMG - Gent University; Data analysis: RCMG - Gent University;
Structure map: Maritime Institute - Gent University)
medium to coarse sand
(>250 µm)
fine sand
(125-250 µm)
very fine sand
(63-125 µm)
thin quaternary layer
(less than 2.5 m)
high amount of mud
Map III.1.2.1d. Location and names of the sandbanks in the BPNS
(Original data source: Ministry of the Flemish Community, Department of Environment and Infrastructure, Waterways
and Marine Affairs Administration, Division Coast, Hydrographic Office;
Map: Maritime Institute - Gent University adapted from RCMG - Gent University)
Map III.1.2.1e. Groups of sandbanks
(Structure map: Maritime Institute - Gent University)