Jan 10, 2024
Progress Report: Protecting the Canyons and Seamounts
CLF is fighting to protect the invaluable habitat, biodiversity, and unique marine life of the Canyons and Seamounts National Monument.
Tag: New England Canyons and Seamounts
Dec 06, 2021
Voyage to the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
Our comic dives into the depths of New England’s own Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument.
Oct 08, 2021
A Monumental Day for New England’s Ocean: President Biden Restores Protections to Marine National Monument
In a monumental decision, President Biden honors science by restoring protections to the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument.
Sep 14, 2018
New England’s Marine National Monument Turns Two
It’s been two years since President Obama designated the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National monument, providing full protection of this remarkable ecosystem for generations to come. That includes creatures like sperm whales, ocean sunfish, and basking sharks.
Jul 28, 2016
The Potential of the Gulf of Maine
… Over the past year, Cashes Ledge and several canyons and seamounts on or near the southern edge of Georges Bank have been proposed as national monuments. We won’t know the outcome for sure until January 2017, but the question remains: Is there a need for a few carefully selected areas in the Gulf of… Continue reading The Potential of the Gulf of Maine
Jul 11, 2016
Push Continues For Gulf Of Maine Monument Status
… The Conservation Law Foundation, which has been leading the Cashes Ledge effort, is continuing its campaign. It says that a coalition of environmental groups collected more than 250,000 signatures between August 2015 and this month in support of protecting both areas. “I think the door is really never shut at the White House for… Continue reading Push Continues For Gulf Of Maine Monument Status