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What is the strait of gibraltar
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Through the Strait of Gibraltar, water is exchanged between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. On average, surface waters (relatively warm and slightly saline) from the Atlantic enter the Mediterranean; conversely, deep waters (relatively cold and saline) leave the Mediterranean.
Tidal currents are strong and vary throughout the day, causing diving accidents. In addition, its funnel shape and the coastal massifs on both sides of the strait often create very strong winds.
In the transverse maritime traffic of the most important lines, the main port on the European coast is again the port of Algeciras, which has recently been complemented by the port of Tarifa. On the African side, the main receiving port has been the port of Tangier, although much of the traffic has been transferred to Tangier Med, and the port of Ceuta. Regular ferry routes currently link Algeciras with Tangier Med and Ceuta, and Tarifa with Tangier.
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The narrowest point of the Strait is in front of Tarifa: from the southernmost town of continental Europe it is only 14 kilometers to Mount Yebel Musa in Morocco/Africa. Therefore, many migratory birds cross the Strait on their journeys between Europe and Africa.
Due to its high salinity, the Mediterranean water is considerably heavier and therefore sinks over the deeper Mediterranean basin, pushing the deep water back into the Atlantic. At the rises and troughs of the Caraminal Threshold in the Strait area, turbulence occurs that transports many nutrients from the depths to the surface.
The nutrient-rich water together with light promotes the formation of plant plankton (phytoplankton) – a basic requirement for the large food supply to form. Whales and dolphins also benefit. So it is not surprising that we can regularly observe seven species of whales and dolphins in the Strait despite the enormous sea traffic.
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■ 1) It is the place where the natural union of two bodies of water occurs: the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and the separation between two continents: Europe and Africa. Even geologically, the strait represents the fissure of the two tectonic plates: the Eurasian and the African.
■ 3) It is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world by providing access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, which in turn communicates with the Middle East and Asia through the Suez Canal. In maritime navigation it is abbreviated as STROG (Strait Of Gibraltar).
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Through the Strait of Gibraltar water is exchanged between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. On average, surface waters (relatively warm and slightly saline) from the Atlantic enter the Mediterranean; conversely, deep waters (relatively cold and saline) leave the Mediterranean.
Tidal currents are strong and vary throughout the day, causing diving accidents. In addition, its funnel shape and the coastal massifs on both sides of the strait often create very strong winds.
In the transverse maritime traffic of the most important lines, the main port on the European coast is again the port of Algeciras, which has recently been complemented by the port of Tarifa. On the African side, the main receiving port has been the port of Tangier, although much of the traffic has been transferred to Tangier Med, and the port of Ceuta. Regular ferry routes currently link Algeciras with Tangier Med and Ceuta, and Tarifa with Tangier.
