The Atlantic Ocean, the world’s second-largest ocean, covers an area of approximately 106,460,000 square kilometers. It stretches from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south and from the Americas in the west to Europe and Africa in the east.
The Atlantic Ocean makes up about 20% of the Earth’s surface area, making it the second-largest ocean in the world after the Pacific.
The ocean has an average depth of 3,646 meters, and its deepest point, the Puerto Rico Trench, reaches 8,376 meters.
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The Atlantic Ocean is also home to several prominent features, including the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the most extended mountain range in the world.
This unique ocean has significantly shaped human history, serving as a vital transportation route for explorers, traders, and colonizers.
It is also home to many marine life, from plankton and algae to large predators such as sharks and whales.
Despite its vast size and importance to our planet, the Atlantic Ocean faces numerous challenges, such as climate change, pollution, and overfishing. As such, it is important to recognize the significance of this great ocean and work toward its protection and conservation for generations to come.
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