Chatham Rise, Underwater landform in Pacific Ocean, New Zealand.
The Chatham Rise extends 1,500 kilometers eastward from New Zealand's North Island, forming an elevated seabed that reaches depths of up to 1,000 meters.
During the Cretaceous period, 65.5 million years ago, this underwater plateau was above sea level and contained volcanic landscapes inhabited by theropod dinosaurs.
The waters above Chatham Rise serve as traditional fishing grounds for Maori communities, who have passed down their maritime practices through multiple generations.
Commercial fishing operations in the Chatham Rise area generate 60 percent of New Zealand's total catch, including orange roughy, squid, and pink ling.
Scientists at NIWA examine over 40,000 fish stomachs to understand the ecological interactions within the Chatham Rise marine ecosystem.
GPS coordinates: -43.70000,179.70000
Latest update: March 25, 2025 21:09
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