harsh and long. The spring and early summer are foggy and cool. Late summer and early fall are sunny. Winds pick up during spring and autumn. Environment Seals and other wildlife can be found in the Grand Barachois lagoon of Miquelon. Every spring, whales migrating to Greenland are visible off the coasts of Miquelon and St Pierre. Trilobite fossils have been found on Langlade. There were a number of stone pillars off the island coasts called "L'anse aux Soldats" that have been eroded away and disappeared in the 1970s. Maritime claims: exclusive economic zone: territorial sea: Elevation extremes: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: Morne de la Grande Montagne 240 m Natural resources: fish, deepwater ports Land use: arable land: 13% permanent crops: 0% permanent pastures: 0% forests and woodland: 4% other: 83% (1993 est.) Natural hazards: persistent fog throughout the year can be a maritime hazard Environment - current issues: The fishing beds have been overfished, and may or may not recover. Geography - note: vegetation scanty See also Canada–France Maritime Boundary Case List of airports in Saint Pierre and Miquelon List of cities in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon List of islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon List of rivers of Saint Pierre and Miquelon Appalachian Mountains Overview Notes External links "Saint Pierre and Miquelon" CIA Factbook 2016