Northeast Pacific Seamounts

Expedition

Exploring and Protecting Oceans in Canada

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Add your voice to protect the Northeast Pacific Seamounts

 

From July 5-21, 2018 we embarked on an expedition to explore and protect seamounts off the coast of British Columbia with the Haida Nation, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Ocean Networks Canada.

This 16-day, 2,500 km expedition discovered six new seamounts, ancient and fragile coral forests and potentially new species, showcasing the incredible abundance and diversity of these habitats.

“Enough was known about the seamount range before this expedition to justify protecting them, and with these discoveries the conservation value is even greater,” said Dr. Robert Rangeley, Science Director, Oceana Canada. “We need to protect special places that provide refuge for marine life and strengthen ecosystem resilience in our increasingly threatened oceans.”

Oceana Canada is now calling for permanent protection of all seamounts in Canada. Add your name to our petition today.

Diaries

In the News

February 10, 2023

Expanse of deep ocean off ‘Vancouver Island’ set to become protected area

Source: The Discourse

August 7, 2018

Researchers discover mesmerizing underwater world teeming with new life

Source: Mother Nature Network

August 7, 2018

Deep sea expedition drives home need for seamount protection

Source: iPolitics

July 26, 2018

Off B.C. coast, scientists discover extinct volcanoes teem with life

Source: Canadian Geographic

July 26, 2018

Scientists discover new species and deep-sea mountains off B.C. coast, call for more protection

Source: Radio Canada International

July 26, 2018

Scientists discover ‘wonderland’ of life on deep-sea mountains off B.C. coast

Source: CBC News British Columbia

July 26, 2018

B.C. underwater expedition returns with stunning video of unknown species

Source: Global News

July 12, 2018

Expedition gives live look at underwater mountains off B.C.’s coast

Source: CTV News Vancouver Island

July 12, 2018

Expedition sets sail to study seamounts off British Columbia coast

Source: Radio Canada International

July 12, 2018

Pacific Seamounts Expedition To Unravel Canada’s Underwater Mountain Mysteries

Source: Huffington Post

July 7, 2018

Scientists launch expedition to map coral-covered underwater volcanoes

Source: StarMetro Vancouver

July 7, 2018

Underwater volcanoes revealed through live-streamed B.C. research expedition

Source: CBC British Columbia

July 5, 2018

Scientists to study Canada’s mysterious underwater mountains

Source: Cottage Life

June 19, 2018

Research expedition to explore underwater volcano off North Coast B.C.

Source: The Northern View

June 11, 2018

Four groups join forces to study seamounts near Haida Gwaii in B.C.

Source: National Post

June 11, 2018

Expedition off Haida Gwaii will explore underwater volcanoes — live online

Source: CBC News

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