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Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine

National Monument - Atlantic Ocean, United States

Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument protects deep-sea canyons and underwater mountains in the Atlantic Ocean off New England. The monument encompasses fragile deep-sea coral ecosystems and serves as habitat for endangered whales, sea turtles, and diverse marine life. It is the first marine national monument in the Atlantic Ocean, managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The area includes three underwater canyons and four seamounts that rise thousands of feet from the ocean floor.

Location:
40.1, -68.5
Area:
12,725 km²
Established:
2016

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