Gannet Islands Ecological Reserve

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

Gannet Islands
A razorbill on Gannet Island
Gannet Islands
Geography
LocationLabrador Sea
Coordinates53.934°N 56.505°W / 53.934; -56.505
Total islands7
Major islands2
Area2 km2 (0.77 sq mi)
Highest elevation69 m (226 ft)
Administration
Canada
ProvinceNewfoundland and Labrador
Demographics
Population0

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.

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