Submarine canyons run through the Bering Sea. The Pribilof, Zhemchug, and Pervenet canyons (and others) cut deep into the continental shelf and are some of the largest in the world.
Canyons influence ocean currents and upwelling conditions; they serve as habitat and fishing grounds; and, unfortunately, we don’t know as much about them as we should.
Significant scientific questions remain unanswered, causing submarine canyon policy to suffer from information gaps.
The Marine Conservation Alliance works to ensure that there is seafood to feed the world. We partner with the National Marine Fisheries Service in cooperative research activities like remote sensing technology and documenting fishermen’s knowledge. Better information means better management of these impressive geological features.
