Deep below Monterey Bay lies one of the largest submarine canyons on the west coast of North America. Monterey Canyon has a topography that rivals the Grand Canyon, but its scale and grandeur remain out of sight beneath the waves. Repeated efforts at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) to map and monitor this submarine canyon have revealed a surprisingly active seabed. Monterey Canyon is a dynamic environment. Frequent landslides tumble through the canyon and affect the community of life that thrives on its rocky walls and sediment-covered floor. Read More