 A sulfide-hosted microbe from this site can live in environments up to 121 °C, which is the record for the upper limit for life.Due to the rich biodiversity in the Endeavour Hydrothermal Vents, the Canada's Oceans Act declared this site as the first marine protected area in 2003.The marine protected area management ensures that human activities help instead of hinder the environment including conserving and protecting the biodiversity of the space, while increasing research and public awareness of the environment as well.