Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest ocean, with a rich history of exploration, trade, and conflict. It has been a crucial conduit for the colonization of the Americas by Europeans since the late 15th century. The transatlantic slave trade profoundly impacted its bordering continents, shaping economic and social systems. The Atlantic has also been pivotal in global shipping routes and communications, including the laying of the first transatlantic telegraph cable in the 19th century.
