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Sea - Saltwater
Fish of the Patagonian Shelf
The cold-temperate continental shelf off Argentina and the Falklands - major hoki, southern blue whiting, and Argentine shortfin squid fisheries.
Continent: South America Area: 1,100,000 km² Climate: Subpolar
📖 Overview
The Patagonian Shelf is one of the largest shelf ecosystems in the world. Its cold, productive waters support Argentine hake and squid fisheries that anchor coastal Patagonia economies.
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