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Gannet Islands Ecological Reserve

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Location
  
Labrador Sea

Major islands
  
2

Population
  
0

Area
  
200 ha

Total islands
  
7

Highest elevation
  
69 m (226 ft)

Elevation
  
69 m

Province
  
Newfoundland and Labrador

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The Gannet Islands Ecological Reserve is a remote wildlife refuge in the Labrador Sea.

Map of Gannet Islands Ecological Reserve, Division No. 10, Subd. B, NL, Canada

The Gannet Islands are a group of islands approximately 40 km northeast of Cartwright. The islands are named after the British survey ship HMS Gannet.

The reserve is home to the largest razorbill colony in North America and the third largest breeding colony of Atlantic puffins.

References

Gannet Islands Ecological Reserve Wikipedia