The North Sea is the Atlantic’s 13th largest sea, covering approximately 570,000 square kilometers or about 0.5% of the ocean. It is about 970 km long and 580 km wide and lies within Europe… See more

The Atlantic Ocean's northern part formed through rifting during the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods, about 150 million years ago. The rifting caused the uplifting of the British isle, leading to the f… See more

The North Sea is located within the temperate latitudes. The westerly air circulation and the oceanic water that flows into the Atlantic Ocea… See more

The North Sea has some large islands that are home to thousands of people. However, some of the islands are protected areas because o… See more

The North Sea has supported the economies of the neighboring countries for decades. It is Europe’s main fishing area, accounting for 5% of the international catch. Over 3.5 million tons of fish are caught annually, with trawli… See more

Numerous islands and islets are scattered across the North Sea. These islands are of varying sizes, with some inhabited and others serving as resort and tourist destinations. Most of the si… See more

The North Sea was initially known as the Septentrionalis Oceanus (Northern Ocean). Later, it was know… See more

The North Sea supports a wide range of marine life, including fish, birds, mammals, and flora. The Sea is home to over 230 fish species, including whiting, cod, plaice, haddock, saithe, sole, and … See more