Ocean bank
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ocean-bank-304-16564032
title:
Ocean bank
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An ocean bank, sometimes referred to as a fishing bank or simply bank, is a part of the seabed that is shallow compared to its surrounding area, such as a shoal or the top of an underwater hill. Somewhat like continental slopes, ocean bank slopes can upwell as tidal and other flows intercept them, sometimes resulting in nutrient-rich currents. Because of this, some large banks, such as Dogger Bank and the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, are among the richest fishing grounds in the world. There are
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A part of the sea which is shallow compared to its surrounding area
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_bank
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2022-02-09T19:04:38Z
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