Biology Bowie Seamount

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haida heritage centre @ kaay llnagaay bowie seamount marine protected area announced


bowie seamount supports biologically rich area vigorous ecosystem. studies have recorded high densities of crab, sea stars, sea anemones, sponges, squid, octopus, rockfish, halibut , sablefish. 8 species of marine mammal have been found in bowie seamount area, including steller sea lions, orca, humpback , sperm whales, along 16 varieties of seabirds. has made bowie seamount rare habitat in northeast pacific ocean , 1 of biologically rich submarine volcanoes on earth. rich marine life due intense food supply of microscopic animals , plants, including phytoplankton , zooplankton.


bowie seamount marine protected area

because of biological richness, bowie seamount designated canada s seventh marine protected area on april 19, 2008 under oceans act , has been described oceanic oasis . announcement made federal fisheries minister loyola hearn , guujaaw, president of council of haida nation, in skidegate on queen charlotte islands (which called haida gwaii). during announcement, natural resources minister gary lunn said: bowie seamount oceanic oasis in deep sea, rare , ecologically rich marine area, , our government proud take action ensure protected. working in partnership council of haida nation , groups world wildlife fund-canada, ensuring unique treasure preserved future generations. measures 118 km (73 mi) long , 80 km (50 mi) wide, totaling area of 6,131 km (2,367 sq mi). northernmost of 2 marine protected areas on british columbia coast; southernmost endeavour hydrothermal vents, active hydrothermal vent zone of juan de fuca ridge 250 km (160 mi) southwest of vancouver island. bowie seamount marine protected area includes peirce seamount (also called davidson seamount) , hodgkins seamount.








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