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By David Doubilet — The National Geographic
 
  Under the glistening blue water of Monterey Bay lies another grand canyon – the largest submarine chasm along the continental United States. Ranging in depth from 300 feet to two miles, the 20-mile wide Monterey Canyon is a richly diverse microcosm of the open ocean.

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