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Return to Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument

Oceanographer Canyon

Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
Lat: 40.500162334957
Long: -68.166666728419

 Oceanographer Canyon plunges well over 3,800 meters (12,467 ft) into the deep dark ocean. That’s further than the Grand Canyon, who’s deepest part is a measly 1,829 meters (6,000 ft). Check out other amazing species like this sea spider in Dive 07: Oceanographer Canyon part of the Deep Connections 2019: Exploring Atlantic Canyons and Seamounts of the U.S. and Canada Expedition conducted by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 

Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
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