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 Spanish border, and along the northern coast of Spain, extending westward to Cape Ortegal.

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 fin whales, which are considered Vulnerable on the IUCN Red …

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-ocean ridges, it forms new oceanic crust.

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 km), it is bounded on the east by the west coast of France and …

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 industrial and financial centers of the Iberian Peninsula.

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 fin whales, which are considered Vulnerable on the IUCN Red …

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 unit, orientated toward the NW.

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 numerous abyssal hills with a broad continental shelf to the east and a much narrower shelf to the south.

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 coastal communities, while its marine life enriches the global environment.