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June 14, 2018

Watch: These underwater mountains are huge, and hugely important

BY: Melissa Forsyth

 

Seamounts, or submarine mountains, are rich habitats for unique species and migratory animals like tuna and whales. Historically, we haven’t given these little-studied ecosystems the respect and protection they deserve — but that’s beginning to change. 

 

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