The term 'CANARIES' SETTING' is an 8 letter answer to a crossword puzzle and it is 'ATLANTIC'. The ATLANTIC Ocean is the second largest ocean in the world, located between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. It is known for its diverse marine life, including canaries, which are small yellow birds native to the Canary Islands off the coast of Morocco. Canaries have been kept as pets since the 19th century, and they are often found in homes near the ATLANTIC Ocean.