seamounts

This definition is not strictly adhered to, and steep undersea mountains are often referred to as seamounts, regardless of size.

Seamount 2008

These life forms are found in rich coral reefs, in the deep sea, and around the underwater mountains called seamounts that redirect currents and are a magnet for nutrients that support an abundance of animals.

Julie Packard: The Wonder of the Oceans 2010

These life forms are found in rich coral reefs, in the deep sea, and around the underwater mountains called seamounts that redirect currents and are a magnet for nutrients that support an abundance of animals.

Julie Packard: The Wonder of the Oceans 2010

This would include a ban on potentially destructive fishing practices unless it can be shown scientifically that the activity will not cause damage to fragile marine ecosystems, such as seamounts, hydrothermal vents and cold water corals.

Joint Media Release: Australia Getting Tough on Protecting High Seas Biodiversity 2006

Bush directed the State and Commerce departments to promote "sustainable" fisheries and to oppose any fishing practices that destroy the long-term natural productivity of fish stocks or habitats such as seamounts, corals and sponge fields for short-term gain."

Archive 2006-10-01 2006

Bush directed the State and Commerce departments to promote "sustainable" fisheries and to oppose any fishing practices that destroy the long-term natural productivity of fish stocks or habitats such as seamounts, corals and sponge fields for short-term gain."

No fish, few fish 2006

Broadening the current borders of the Salas y Gómez Marine Park would also ensure the protection of the seamounts between the two islands, which are extremely important habitats for a variety of marine life.

January Jones: Saving Easter Island's Sharks and Marine Life January Jones 2012

Broadening the current borders of the Salas y Gómez Marine Park would also ensure the protection of the seamounts between the two islands, which are extremely important habitats for a variety of marine life.

January Jones: Saving Easter Island's Sharks and Marine Life January Jones 2012

Broadening the current borders of the Salas y Gómez Marine Park would also ensure the protection of the seamounts between the two islands, which are extremely important habitats for a variety of marine life.

January Jones: Saving Easter Island's Sharks and Marine Life January Jones 2012

Broadening the current borders of the Salas y Gómez Marine Park would also ensure the protection of the seamounts between the two islands, which are extremely important habitats for a variety of marine life.

January Jones: Saving Easter Island's Sharks and Marine Life January Jones 2012