ZONECO

Type Set of cruises
Dates 26/06/1993 - 26/02/2006
Chief scientist(s) PAUTOT Guy, LAFOY Yves , MISSEGUE François, LE SUAVE Raymond, BACH Pascal , AUZENDE Jean-Marie, FOUCHER Jean-Paul
Project manager PAUTOT Guy
DOI 10.18142/265
Objective

Determine the heat flow in Fairway Basin in order to estimate the temperature at the depth of the "atypical" reflector which was interpreted as being a Bottom Simulating Reflector, or BSR. This determination was also to provide the heat flux value on the sea floor, which is a crucial parameter for modeling studies of the basin and of hydrocarbon generation; Determine, as for Fairway Basin, the heat flow at a benchmark site in New Caledonia Basin; Sampling and geochemical characterization of interstitial water in the core samples taken in sites that may be affected by fluid seeps. The study aimed to determine the type and origin of the fluids, as well as the geochemical gradients; Find methane anomalies (CH4) in the water column which could indicate degassing at the seabed on "key" sites of Fairway Basin (deepwater domes).

Published data

Mortimer Nick, Patriat Martin, Gans Phil, Agranier Arnaud, Chazot Gilles, Collot Julien, Crundwell Martin, Durance Patricia, Campbell Hugh, Etienne Samuel (2020). Supplemental Data for The Norfolk Ridge seamounts: Eocene-Miocene volcanoes near Zealandia's rifted continental margin. https://doi.org/10.17882/75406


Bibliography

Publications

Le Meur Pierre-Yves, Muni Toke Valelia (2025). Competing Knowledges and Sovereignties in the French Pacific Oceanscapes. Ocean and Society, 2, 9321 (16p.). Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.17645/oas.9321 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00952/106357/


Le Meur Pierre-Yves, Muni Toke Valelia (2024). Grands fonds marins : quel Pacifique pour l’indopacifique français ? Revue Défense Nationale, N° 872(7), 85-91. https://doi.org/10.3917/rdna.872.0085


Andrefouet Serge, Brisset Maele, Georget Stéphane, Gilbert Antoine (2024). Evaluation of the Allen Coral Atlas benthic habitat map product for New Caledonia using representative habitat observations from a multi-species fishery assessment. Coral Reefs, 43(3), 523-540. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-024-02481-0


Etienne Samuel, Roy Pascal, Tournadour Elsa, Roest WalterORCID, Jorry StephanORCID, Collot Julien, Patriat MartinORCID, Largeau Maria A., Roger Jean, Clerc Camille, Dechnick Belinda, Sanborn Kelsey L., Lepareur Fanny, Horowitz Jeremy, Webster Jody M., Gaillot ArnaudORCID (2021). Large-scale margin collapses along a partly drowned, isolated carbonate platform (Lansdowne Bank, SW Pacific Ocean). Marine Geology, 436, 106477 (21p.). Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.margeo.2021.106477 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00688/80046/


Pattier France, Etienne S., Collot J, Patriat MartinORCID, Tournadour Elsa, Roest WalterORCID, Rouillard P. (2019). Neogene-Quaternary architecture and sedimentary processes on an isolated carbonate-fed deep-water basin (Fairway Basin, Southwest Pacific). Marine Geology, 413, 27-47. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.margeo.2019.04.003 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00488/60001/


Rouillard Pierrick, Collot Julien, Sutherland Rupert, Bache Francois, Patriat MartinORCID, Etienne Samuel, Maurizot Pierre (2017). Seismic stratigraphy and paleogeographic evolution of Fairway Basin, Northern Zealandia, Southwest Pacific: from Cretaceous Gondwana breakup to Cenozoic Tonga-Kermadec subduction. Basin Research, 29(S1), 189-212. https://doi.org/10.1111/bre.12144


Cravatte Sophie, Kestenare Elodie, Eldin Gerard, Ganachaud Alexandre, Lefevre Jerome, Marin Frederic, Menkes Christophe, Aucan Jerome (2015). Regional circulation around New Caledonia from two decades of observations. Journal Of Marine Systems, 148, 249-271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2015.03.004


Cluzell Dominique, Maurizot Pierre, Collot Julien, Sevin Brice (2012). An outline of the Geology of New Caledonia; from Permian-Mesozoic Southeast Gondwanaland active margin to Cenozoic obduction and supergene evolution. Episodes, 35(1), 72-86. https://doi.org/10.18814/epiiugs/2012/v35i1/59858


Collot Julien, Vendé-Leclerc Myriam, Rouillard Pierrick, Lafoy Yves, Géli LouisORCID (2012). Map helps unravel complexities of the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union, 93(1), 1-2. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1029/2012EO010001 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00297/40776/


Hackney Ron, Sutherland Rupert, Collot Julien (2012). Rifting and subduction initiation history of the New Caledonia Trough, southwest Pacific, constrained by process-oriented gravity models. Geophysical Journal International, 189(3), 1293-1305. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-246X.2012.05441.x


Sutherland Rupert, Collot Julien, Lafoy Yves, Logan Graham A., Hackney Ron, Stagpoole Vaughan, Uruski Chris, Hashimoto Takehiko, Higgins Karen, Herzer Richard H., Wood Ray, Mortimer Nick, Rollet Nadege (2010). Lithosphere delamination with foundering of lower crust and mantle caused permanent subsidence of New Caledonia Trough and transient uplift of Lord Howe Rise during Eocene and Oligocene initiation of Tonga-Kermadec subduction, western Pacific. Tectonics, 29(TC2004), 1-16. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1029/2009TC002476 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00001/11271/


Collot Julien, Herzer R., Lafoy Y., Geli LouisORCID (2009). Mesozoic history of the Fairway-Aotea Basin: Implications for the early stages of Gondwana fragmentation. Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems - G3, 10(12), 1-24. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1029/2009GC002612 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00000/7322/


Nouze Herve, Cosquer Emmanuel, Collot Julien, Foucher Jean-Paul, Klingelhoefer FraukeORCID, Lafoy Yves, Geli LouisORCID (2009). Geophysical characterization of bottom simulating reflectors in the Fairway Basin (off New Caledonia, Southwest Pacific), based on high resolution seismic profiles and heat flow data. Marine Geology, 266(1-4), 80-90. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.margeo.2009.07.014 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00000/7321/


Roussel ErwanORCID, Sauvadet Anne-Laure, Chaduteau Carine, Fouquet Yves, Charlou Jean-Luc, Prieur Daniel, Cambon Marie-AnneORCID (2009). Archaeal communities associated with shallow to deep subseafloor sediments of the New Caledonia Basin. Environmental Microbiology, 11(9), 2446-2462. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1462-2920.2009.01976.x , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00000/6801/


Collot Julien, Geli LouisORCID, Lafoy Y, Vially R, Cluzel D, Klingelhoefer FraukeORCID, Nouze Herve (2008). Tectonic history of northern New Caledonia Basin from deep offshore seismic reflection: Relation to late Eocene obduction in New Caledonia, southwest Pacific. Tectonics, 27(TC6006), 1-20. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1029/2008TC002263 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00000/4782/


Klingelhoefer FraukeORCID, Lafoy Y, Collot Julien, Cosquer Emmanuel, Geli LouisORCID, Nouze Herve, Vially R (2007). Crustal structure of the basin and ridge system west of New Caledonia (southwest Pacific) from wide-angle and reflection seismic data. Journal of Geophysical Research - Solid earth, 112(B11102), NIL_71-NIL_88. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1029/2007JB005093 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00000/3543/


Exon N. F., Lafoy Y., Hill P. J., Dickens G. R., Pecher I. (2007). Geology and petroleum potential of the fairway basin in the tasman sea. Australian Journal Of Earth Sciences, 54(5), 629-645. https://doi.org/10.1080/08120090701305194


Lafoy Y, Brodien I, Vially R, Exon Nf (2005). Structure of the basin and ridge system west of New Caledonia (Southwest Pacific): A synthesis. Marine Geophysical Researches, 26(1), 37-50. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11001-005-5184-5


Lafoy Y., Géli LouisORCID, Klingelhoefer FraukeORCID, Vially R., Sichler Bertrand, Nouzé Herve (2005). Discovery of continental stretching and oceanic spreading in the Tasman Sea. Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union, 86(10), 101-108. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1029/2005EO100001 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00210/32141/


Exon Nf, Quilty Pg, Lafoy Y, Crawford Aj, Auzende Jean-Marie (2004). Miocene volcanic seamounts on northern Lord Howe Rise: lithology, age and origin. Australian Journal Of Earth Sciences, 51(2), 291-300. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-0952.2004.01058.x


Auzende Jean-Marie, Beneton G, Dickens G, Exon N, Francois C, Hodway D, Juffroy F, Lafoy Y, Leroy AnneORCID, Van De Beuque S, Voutay O (2000). Mesozoic diapirs at the eastern edge of Lord Howe Rise (southwest Pacific): ZoNeCo 5 cruise. Comptes Rendus De L Academie Des Sciences Serie Ii Fascicule A Sciences De La Terre Et Des Planetes, 330(3), 209-215. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1251-8050(00)00141-5


Auzende Jean-Marie, Dickens Gerald R., Van De Beuque Sabrina, Exon Neville F., François Caroline, Lafoy Yves, Voutay Olivier (2000). Thinned crust in southwest Pacific may harbor gas hydrate. Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union, 81(17), 182-185. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1029/00EO00127 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00451/56251/


Auzende Jean-Marie, Van De Beuque S, Dickens G, Francois C, Lavoy Y, Voutay O, Exon N (2000). Deep sea diapirs and bottom simulating reflector in Fairway Basin (SW Pacific). Marine Geophysical Researches, 21(6), 579-587. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1004848715044


Auzende Jean-Marie, Grandperrin René, Bouniot Emmanuel, Henin Christian, Lafoy Yves, de Forges Bertrand, Van De Beuque Sabrina, Virly Sabrina (1999). Marine resources of the economic zone of New Caledonia. Oceanologica Acta, 22(6), 557-566. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/S0399-1784(00)88947-1 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00000/832/


Van De Beuque Sabrina, Auzende Jean-Marie, Lafoy Yves, Grandperrin René (1999). Benefits of swath mapping for the identification of marine habitats in the New Caledonia Economic Zone. Oceanologica Acta, 22(6), 641-650. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/S0399-1784(00)88955-0 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00000/833/


Lafoy Yves, Missegue F, Cluzel D, Le Suave Raymond (1996). The Loyalty New Hebrides arc collision: Effects on the Loyalty ridge and basin system, southwest Pacific (first results of the ZoNeCo programme). Marine Geophysical Researches, 18(2-4), 337-356. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00286084


Augustin Jean-Marie, Le Suave Raymond, Lurton Xavier, Voisset Michel, Dugelay Samantha, Satra Catherine (1996). Contribution of the multibeam acoustic imagery to the exploration of the sea-bottom. Marine Geophysical Researches, 18(2-4), 459-486. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00286090


Auzende Jean-Marie, Collot Jean-Yves (1996). Seafloor mapping in the West, Southwest and South Pacific: Foreword. Marine Geophysical Researches, 18(2-4), 119-121. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00286072


References of Articles published in other Periodicals or Scientific Works acclaimed in the Field

Collot Julien, Patriat MartinORCID, Rouillard Pierrick, Samadi Sarah, Gardes Lionel, Pelletier Bernard, Loubersac Lionel (2014). Géodiversité sous-marine de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. 2ème partie. Tai Kona, (10), 24-37. Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00209/32013/


Collot Julien, Patriat MartinORCID, Rouillard Pierrick, Pelletier Bernard, Loubersac Lionel (2014). Géodiversité sous-marine de Nouvelle-Calédonie. 1ère partie. Tai Kona, (8), 48-57. Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00194/30574/


Van De Beuque S, Auzende Jean-Marie, Lafoy Y, Missegue F (1998). Tectonique et volcanisme tertiaire sur la ride de Lord Howe (Sud-Ouest Pacifique). Comptes Rendus De L Academie Des Sciences Serie Ii Fascicule A-sciences De La Terre Et Des Planetes, 326(9), 663-669.


Lafoy Yves, Dupont Jacques, Missegue François, Le Suave Raymond, Pautot Guy (1995). Effets de la collision «ride des Loyauté-arc des Nouvelles-Hébrides» sur la terminaison sud de l'ensemble «Nouvelle-Calédonie - Loyauté». Comptes rendus de l'Academie des Sciences Serie II, 320(11), 1101-1108.


Dupont Jacques, Lafoy Yves, Pautot Guy, Le Suave Raymond, Cluzel Dominique, Missegue François, Grandperrin René, Henin Christian, Voisset Michel, Durand St Omer L, Gautheron Laurent, Butscher John, Mollard Lucien, Rakoia Mauriamai (1995). Etude morphostructurale de la zone sud des rides Nouvelle-Calédonie et Loyauté (Zone économique exclusive de Nouvelle-Calédonie, Pacifique Sud-Ouest). Comptes Rendus de l'Academie des Sciences Serie II, 320(3), 211-218.


Lafoy Yves, Missegue François, Cluzel Daniel, Voisset Michel, Saget Philippe, Lenoble Jean-Pierre, Rigaut Frederic, Lanckneus Jean, Lehodey Patrick, Bouniot Emmanuel, Cornec Jacques, de Souza Kaiser, Gallois Francis, Garioud Nicolas, Grenard Patrick, N'Diaye Mamadou, Perchoc Yvon, Perrier Julien (1995). Morphostructure du segment septentrional du système bassin et ride des Loyauté, SW Pacifique : résultats de la campagne ZoNéCo 2. Comptes Rendus de l'Academie des Sciences Serie II Fascicule A-sciences de la Terre et des Planetes, 321(11), 1009-1016.


References of Technical Reports

Karthikeyan Vishnu, Collot Julien, Etienne Samuel, Loubrieu Benoit, Patriat MartinORCID, Vende-Leclerc Myriam, Tanguy Nina, Pertuisot CecileORCID, Soulard BenoitORCID (2022). Base de données de sondeurs multifaisceaux et modèles bathymétriques de la Nouvelle-Calédonie – hors lagon. SGNC-2022(12). https://doi.org/10.13155/91834


Coudun Charline (2021). Evolution tectono-stratigraphique du Fossé de Nouvelle-Calédonie. Mémoire de fin d'étude de l'ENSG, Service Géologique de Nouvelle-Calédonie / IFREMER.


Dyment Jérôme, Lallier François, Le Bris Nadine, Rouxel OlivierORCID, Sarradin Pierre-MarieORCID, Lamare Sylvain, Coumert Coralie, Morineaux Marie, Tourolle JulieORCID (2014). Les impacts environnementaux de l’exploitation des ressources minérales marines profondes. Expertise scientifique collective. Rapport, CNRS – Ifremer, 937 p. https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00872/98434/


Rouzo Stéphane (2006). Traitement et Analyse Qualité des données sismiques de la campagne ZoNéCo 11 du N/O L'Atalante (8 sept - 5 oct. 2004). Contrat n° 04/2.2410.570.


Lafoy Y., Auzende Jean-Marie (2000). Les hydrates de gaz : Généralités et spécificité du gisement potentiel de la zone économique de la Nouvelle-Calédonie.


(2000) Campagne ZoNéCo 5 (14 octobre - 7 novembre 1999). Rapport de mission.


Van De Beuque Sabrina (2000). Etudes géologiques des terminaisons nord de la ride de Lord Howe et des Trois Rois.


Ifremer (1999). Rapport de mission ZEPOLYF2 - Programme d'inventaire des Ressources de la Zone Economique Exclusive de Polynésie Française.


Missegue François, Lafoy Yves, Cluzel Dominique, Van De Beuque Sabrina, Le Suave Raymond, Henin Christian, Grandperrin René, Perrier Julien, Et L'Équipe Scientifique À Bord Du N/o L'Atalante (1997). Campagne ZoNéCo 3, 30 août au 20 septembre 1996. Rapport final Interprétation des données. Travaux du groupe Zone Economique de Nouvelle-Calédonie. ZONECO n°3, 1997. https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00756/86795/


Ifremer, Géosciences Marines (1996). Compte-rendu de Campagne. ZoNéCo 4.


Ifremer, Géosciences Marines (1996). Campagne ZoNéCo 4. N/O L'Atalante. 22 septembre-13 octobre 1996 (Nouméa-Nouméa).


Henin Christian, Gallois Francis, Langlade Marie-José (1995). Rapport des données physiques de la campagne ZoNéCo-2 à bord du N.O. l'Atalante du 02 au 21 août 1994. Rapports de Missions. Sciences de la Mer. Océanographie Physique. n°15.


ORSTOM (1995). Campagne ZoNéCo 2 (2 au 22 août 1994). Travaux du groupe "Zone économique de Nouvelle-Calédonie". ZoNéCo - N°2.


Henin Christian (1994). Rapport des données physiques de la campagne ZoNéCo-1 à bord du N.O. l'Atalante du 26 juin au 15 juillet 1993. Rapports de Missions. Sciences de la Mer. Océanographie Physique. n°11.


Ifremer, Géosciences Marines, Brest (1993). ZONECO 1.


Thesis using campaign data

Biari Youssef (2015). Structure profonde de la marge Nord-Ouest Africaine. PhD Thesis, Université Européenne de Bretagne.