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1. Atlantic Ocean

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   Exploration and Geopolitical Importance
   Since the Age of Discovery, the Atlantic Ocean has served as the primary conduit for transcontinental trade, migration, and cultural exchange between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Major shipping lanes cross its expanse, connecting critical global ports.
   The ocean basin is also a crucial area for hydrocarbon extraction, with significant offshore drilling operations occurring on continental shelves worldwide. Geopolitically, control over strategic choke points, such as the Strait of Gibraltar and …