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The World Factbook

Atlantic Ocean

Photos of Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), also known as cod, codling, scrod, markets, and steakers, is a major commercial fish. Historically, cod was so abundant off New England that early explorers named Cape Cod for the fish.

Introduction

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Geography

Major ocean currents

Major World Ocean Currents:
Major World Ocean Currents

Bathymetry

Figure 1. Profile of the sea floor:
Figure 1. Profile of the sea floor
Figure 2. North Atlantic:
Figure 2. North Atlantic
Figure 3: South Atlantic sea floor:
Figure 3: South Atlantic sea floor
Figure 4: Mediterranean Sea:
Figure 4: Mediterranean Sea
Figure 5. Caribbean Basin and Western Atlantic:
Figure 5. Caribbean Basin and Western Atlantic

Elevation

Distance Sunlight Travels in the Ocean:
Distance Sunlight Travels in the Ocean

Environment

Government

Transportation