The northern gannet (Morus bassanus) is a seabird, the largest species of the gannet family, Sulidae. It is native to the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean, breeding in Western Europe and Northeastern North America. It is the largest seabird in the northern Atlantic. The sexes are similar in appearance. The adult northern gannet has a mainly white streamlined body with a long neck, and long and slender wings. It is 87–100 cm (34 1⁄2–39 1⁄2 in) long with a 170–180 cm (67–71 in) wingspan. The head and

WATCH: Northern gannets are masters of the plunge dive. These large seabirds can spot fish from high above the ocean, then dive from over 30 meters in the air — hitting the water at incredible speeds. With wings tucked tight and bodies streamlined like arrows , they can reach depths of up to 22 meters, using their webbed feet and wings to swim after prey. #WorldMigratoryBirdDay | Oceana Canada