National Marine Sanctuary Planned for Massive Ocean Canyon off New York, New Jersey
At a Glance Hudson Canyon is about 100 miles offshore.It's home to species including sperm whales, sea turtles and corals.The public can comment on the plan until Aug. 8. A vast underwater ravine off the coasts of New York and New Jersey could soon become a national marine sanctuary. Hudson Canyon sits about 100 miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean. It's more than 7 miles wide and 2.5 miles deep at its largest point. It's home to many protected and...