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Because the Silver Bank is shallow, it is not suitable for large ships to use the area for passage. In fact, any boats in the area should obtain permission before entering the bank. This area is considered a part of the Dominican Republic. On Oct. 14 , 1986 , the Dominican Republic established the Silver Bank Sanctuary to protect this area as a safe haven for Sea Mammal s. On July 5 , 1996 , a Dominican presidential decree enlarged the area and declared it the Sanctuary For Marine Mammals . The Silver Bank has long been a breeding and calving area for humpback whales. As such, tourism centers around tours to view the whales and other wildlife. Just to the southeast is the Navidad Bank , also under the jurisdiction of the Dominican Republic. Silver Bank, Navidad Bank, as well as Mouchoir Bank further northwest, are geographically considered a continuation of the Bahamas . REFERENCES |