By Samuel Georgian, Marine Biogeographer at Marine Conservation Institute Davidson Seamount is an underwater volcano located just 75 miles off the coast of California. Its summit rises an impressive 7500 feet above the surrounding seafloor, yet still remains hidden beneath 4100 feet of water. One of the largest seamounts in U.S. waters, it is uniquely Read more about Davidson Seamount: A Deep-Sea Oasis[…]
By Samuel Georgian, Marine Biogeographer at Marine Conservation Institute When you think of a ‘sponge’, you may immediately picture the dish sponge you use to wash dishes or mop up spills. Did you know that sponges are also animals that occur throughout our world’s oceans and in some freshwater lakes and rivers? In fact, it Read more about Denizens of the Deep: How Sponges Create Important Habitats[…]
By Matt Coomer, Communications Coordinator at Marine Conservation Institute Seamounts are underwater mountains that rise from the seabed. Because most of the world’s seafloor is a muddy plain, seamounts are special deep-sea features that support unique creatures. Seamounts can arise along mid-ocean ridges, as isolated landmarks, or as volcanoes in chains and clusters. Off California, Read more about 5 Reasons Seamounts Matter[…]