Colinas y Lomas Submarinas del Pacífico Norte
Colombia, Chocó
Colinas y Lomas Submarinas del Pacífico Norte
About Colinas y Lomas Submarinas del Pacífico Norte
Distrito Nacional de Manejo Integrado Colinas y Lomas Submarinas del Pacífico Norte is a vast marine protected area off Colombia's northern Pacific coast in Chocó, declared in 2022. The district encompasses submarine geological features including hills, ridges, mountain ranges, trenches, and seamounts at depths reaching 4,800 meters, including hydrothermal vents. It shelters 380 marine species across 13 phyla including glass sponges, black corals, and specialized fish communities, and serves as a breeding and recruitment zone for commercial fish species.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colinas y Lomas Submarinas del Pacífico Norte located?
Colinas y Lomas Submarinas del Pacífico Norte is located in Chocó, Colombia at coordinates 6.1667, -77.8333.
How do I get to Colinas y Lomas Submarinas del Pacífico Norte?
To get to Colinas y Lomas Submarinas del Pacífico Norte, the nearest city is Bahía Solano (81 km).
How large is Colinas y Lomas Submarinas del Pacífico Norte?
Colinas y Lomas Submarinas del Pacífico Norte covers approximately 27,611 square kilometers (10,661 square miles).
When was Colinas y Lomas Submarinas del Pacífico Norte established?
Colinas y Lomas Submarinas del Pacífico Norte was established in 2022.