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Bay - Saltwater
Fish of the Bay of Biscay
The gulf between western France and northern Spain - historic Basque cod and tuna fisheries, and modern anchovy and hake production.
Continent: Europe Area: 194,000 km² Max Depth: 4,735m Climate: Temperate
📖 Overview
The Bay of Biscay was the launching point of Basque cod voyages to Newfoundland from the 1500s onward. Modern fisheries target European hake, anchovies, and various demersal species. Basque bonito tuna fisheries continue coastal traditions.
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