The withdrawal of these canyons from mineral leasing will help protect habitats, preserve critical ecological hot spots, conserve economically valuable fisheries, afford long-term opportunity for research and exploration, and help ensure that species dependent on the habitats of the canyons are protected.
Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet: Unique Atlantic Canyons Protected from Oil and Gas Activity
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