A Scientific Basis for Designation of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument

• Published in: Frontiers in Marine Science Vol. 7
• Main Authors: Auster, Peter J., Hodge, Brooke C., McKee, Michael P., Kraus, Scott D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Lausanne Frontiers Research Foundation 10.07.2020; Frontiers Media S.A
• Subjects: Aquatic birds; benthic; Benthic fauna; Benthos; Canyons; Climate effects; Continental margins; Corals; Deep sea; Deep water; Demersal fish; diversity; Ecological research; Ecosystems; Fish; Fishing industry; hotspot; Invertebrates; Marine fishes; marine mammal; Marine mammals; marine protected area; marine reserve; National monuments; Natural resources; Obama, Barack; Ocean floor; Offshore; Presidents; Seabirds; Seamounts; Shelf edge; Species richness; Sponges; Topography; Wildlife; Zoobenthos; Grand Canyon; United States > US; Connecticut

The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument (NEC&SMNM) was designated by President Barack Obama in 2016, using his authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906. The Act allows a President to proclaim as national monuments “historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures,...