Conservation & Environment Industry & Government Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls New Hydrothermal Vent Sanctuary Dr. M August 20, 2009 deep seaEast Pacific RiseFelipe CalderonGuaymas BasinHydrothermal Ventmarine sanctuaryMexico President Felipe Calderón announced the creation of three new marine protected areas including Mexico’s first deep sea marine protected area, the Guaymas Basin and Eastern Pacific Rise Hydrothermal Vents Sanctuary, protecting 360,000 acres of deep-sea habitats. Share the post "New Hydrothermal Vent Sanctuary" FacebookXShare…Shares Related PostsDeep-Sea Mining is ComingOn Our Radar: Deep-Sea MiningWhat’s New With the Dr. M and the Oceans?New MPAs in Mexico protect vents, whale sharksDo Vent Crabs Do It Under the Gyre?