Baltimore Canyon

American  

noun

1. a submarine valley cut into the continental shelf and slope seaward of Chesapeake Bay.

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Example Sentences

He enjoyed fishing in the Atlantic on his 40-foot boat in which he chased marlin off — where else? — the Baltimore Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times

They already restricted the use of some gear in the Baltimore Canyon.

From Washington Times

Depersenaire said Baltimore Canyon is a popular fishing area for offshore fishing for tuna, marlin, swordfish, tilefish - “things on the bottom.”

From Washington Times

There are 13 designated marine national sanctuaries, but Baltimore Canyon would be known as an urban national marine sanctuary because of its connection and proximity to Baltimore City.

From Washington Times

Dan Stauffer, the captain of Finchaser Sportfishing Charters in Ocean City, Maryland, takes about 20 to 25 trips to the Baltimore Canyon during an average season to look for tuna, marlin, mahi mahi and wahoo, among other fish.

From Washington Times