Anton Dohrn Seamount

Anton Dohrn Seamount is a submerged mountain located in the Atlantic Ocean west of Scotland. It rises from the ocean floor with a distinctive flat summit positioned roughly 600 meters below the surface.

The seamount was discovered in 1958 during a scientific expedition and named after German biologist Anton Dohrn. This discovery contributed to mapping the ocean floor landscape off the Scottish coast.

The seamount functions as a research site for marine scientists studying deep-sea coral ecosystems and underwater geological formations.

Access to this underwater formation requires research vessels and specialized equipment due to its location about 200 kilometers west of the Scottish coast. Visits are typically restricted to scientific and professional fieldwork.

The area contains cold-water coral reef systems that thrive at extreme ocean depths and provide habitats for specialized marine organisms. These delicate ecosystems are protected to preserve their scientific and biological importance.

Location: Scotland

Elevation above the sea: -600 m

GPS coordinates: 57.50000,-11.00000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00