Mediterranean Sea
Guide Note
The Mediterranean Sea is a part of the Atlantic Ocean enclosed almost completely by land. Connected to the Atlantic by the narrow Strait of Gibraltar, the Mediterranean Sea is biologically distinct and much saltier than the Atlantic.
Its beautiful beaches make it a popular vacation destination and the diverse collection of plants and animals attract scuba divers and snorkelers.
The Mediterranean Sea has been important to humans since ancient times as a trade and travel route.
Fast Facts
- 21 countries have a coastline on the Mediterranean
- The Strait of Gibraltar is only 9 miles wide
- Covers an area of 965,000 square miles
- Average depth: 1500 meters
- Mediterranean is Latin for middle of the Earth
- Climate: wet winters and hot, dry summers
- Main water route separating Europe from Northern Africa
Islands in the Mediterranean
- Also try: Atlantic Ocean
The Mahalo Top 7
- Wikipedia: Mediterranean Sea
- World Wildlife Fund: Mediterranean Sea - A Global Ecoregion
- Università degli Studi di Pavia: Mediterranean Sea
- History.com: Mediterranean Sea
- Large Marine Ecosystems of the World: Mediterranean Sea
- United Nations Environment Programme: Mediterranean Regional Seas Programme
- YouTube Video: Scuba Diving - Amazing Shipwreck! (Time:03:41)
Mediterranean Sea News
- Google News: Mediterranean Sea
- International Union for Conservation and Nature: Mediterranean Sea: Most Dangerous Place on Earth for Sharks and Rays (2007)
- The Independent: Mediterranean Drowning in a Hidden Sea of Plastic Rubbish (2007)
Mediterranean Sea History and Background
- Geographic Guide: Map Mediterranean Sea
- Earlham College: Mediterranean
- BBC: Mediterranean Climate Zone
Early History
- The Mariners' Museum: Arabs on the Mediterranean Sea
- Grace Galleries: Old Maps and Sea Charts of the Mediterranean
- Library of Congress: The Mediterranean World
Modern History
- Wikipedia: Battle of the Mediterranean
- World Wildlife Fund: Mediterranean States Commit to Stop Sea Pollution
- Explore Crete: Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea Educational Resources
- AuthorStream: Ancient Mediterranean
- University of Liege: GeoHydrodynamic and Environmental Research
- Encyclopedia of Earth: Northern Africa and Coastal and Marine Environments
- EuroTurtle: Sea Turtle Education
Mediterranean Sea Travel
- Expedia.com: Mediterranean Cruises
- Gozopolitan.org: Beautiful Mediterranean Beaches
- Italia: Beaches in Italy
- Only Islands.com: Mediterranean Sea Islands
Mediterranean Sea Transportation
- Europe.org: Ferries in the Mediterranean Sea
- Yacht Charter Guide: Yacht Charter in the Mediterranean Sea
- Discover France: Airports in South France
Mediterranean Sea Travel Packages
- Costa Cruises: Mediterranean Travel
- Discover France: Mediterranean Guide for Travel
Mediterranean Sea Activities
- Dive-Centers.net: Dive Centers Mediterranean & Dive Boats Mediterranean
- Charternet.com: Mediterranean Sailing Charters Crewed & Bareboating
- World Wide Fishing Guide: French Riviera, Deep Sea Fishing Charter
Mediterranean Sea Photos and Videos
- Google Image Search: Mediterranean Sea
- Yahoo! Image Search: Mediterranean Sea
- Picsearch: Mediterranean Sea
- YouTube & Google Video Search: Mediterranean Sea
- Yahoo! Video Search: Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea Blogs and Forums
- Google Blog Search: Mediterranean Sea
- Spearfishing World Network: Mediterranean Sea & Red Sea Forum
- World Travel Forum: The Coastline of Mediterranean Sea
- The Plankton Forums: Mediterranean Sharks, Rays Facing Oblivion, Study Says
- Frommer's: Travel Talk - Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea Organizations and Societies
- SEA-SEARCH: Marine Data Networks in Europe
- CIESM The Mediterranean Science Commission
- Seas At Risk
- RAC/SPA
Mediterranean Sea Fun Stuff
- YouTube: Mediterranean Sea - A Line Rider Clip (Time:01:07)
- Amazon.com: The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook
- Sand Messages: Your Messages in the Sand
- UnderwaterPhotography.com: Photo Contest - Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea Books and Merchandise
- Google Product Search: Mediterranean Sea Merchandise
- Amazon.com: Mediterranean Sea Books
- eBay: Mediterranean Sea Merchandise
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