Gannet Islands Ecological Reserve, Ecological reserve in Labrador Sea, Canada
The Gannet Islands Ecological Reserve encompasses seven islands spread across 2 square kilometers, located 40 kilometers northeast of Cartwright in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The islands received their name from the HMS Gannet, a British survey vessel that conducted mapping operations in the region during the nineteenth century.
The reserve holds immense scientific value as a research location for marine biology studies, with specific focus on North American seabird populations.
Access to the Gannet Islands requires special permits exclusively issued to scientific researchers, with a single research cabin available on Gannet Cluster 2.
The reserve protects North America's largest razorbill colony with 15,000 breeding pairs and its third-largest Atlantic puffin colony numbering 38,000 pairs.
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
Website: https://gov.nl.ca/ecc/natural-areas/wer/r-gie
GPS coordinates: 53.93400,-56.50500
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:53
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