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Description
Currents and Temperature - Atlantic waters enter the Mediterranean through theStraits of Gibraltar and flow east along the North African coast, becoming moresaline as evaporation exceeds freshwater inflows. Thus, the Mediterranean is more saline than the Atlantic. Strong temperature, salinity, and available nutrient gradients lead to high biodiversity reflected by regional faunal differences.
Location
Mediterranean Sea
Collection
Fisheries
Fishing Techniques
FAO Educational Posters
Keywords
Fisheries