The Bay of Biscay (/ ˈbɪskeɪ, - ki / BISS-kay, -⁠kee) is a gulf of the northeast Atlantic Ocean located south of the Celtic Sea. It lies along the western coast of France from Point Penmarc'h to the …

The abyssal plain of the Bay of Biscay hosts a large number of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), which concentrate in the area in the summer. It is estimated that more than 10,000 …

The abyssal plain is formed when the lower oceanic crust is melted and forced upwards by the asthenosphere layer of the upper mantle. As this basaltic material reaches the surface at mid …

Bay of Biscay, wide inlet of the North Atlantic Ocean indenting the coast of western Europe. Forming a roughly triangular body with an area of about 86,000 square miles (223,000 square …

Biscay is one of the most renowned and prosperous provinces of Spain, historically a major trading hub in the Atlantic Ocean since medieval times and, later on, one of the largest …

The abyssal plain of the Bay of Biscay hosts a large number of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), which concentrate in the area in the summer. It is estimated that more than 10,000 …

Jan 1, 2019 · Map of the Bay of Biscay, showing the main biogeographical characteristics and the locations mentioned in the text. The Bay of Biscay is a well-differentiated geomorphological …

The Bay of Biscay (or Gulf of Gascony) is a large wedge-shaped re-entrant of the Atlantic Ocean, bordered by dissimilar continental areas. It is floored by an abyssal plain interrupted by …

Additional information (en): Shown as Plain in the ACUF Gazetteer.

Jan 14, 2025 · The Bay of Biscay is a region of profound natural beauty, historical depth, and ecological importance. Its dynamic waters have shaped the cultures and economies of its …