Discover Oceans and Seas, Labrador Sea
Discover Oceans and Seas, Labrador Sea
The Labrador Sea is a body of water located in the North Atlantic Ocean, between the Labrador Peninsula and Greenland. It is approximately 775,000 square miles in size.
The Labrador Sea has been used as a major route for travel and transportation since the 1500s, and played a major role in the Age of Exploration.
The Labrador Sea is home to a wide variety of marine life, including seals, whales, fish, and seabirds. Several species in the area are endangered, including the Atlantic cod, harp seals, and hooded seals.
The Labrador Sea is a major contributor to the fishing and oil and gas industries. The fishing industry in the area is worth billions of dollars, and oil and gas extraction has been ongoing since the 1970s.
The Labrador Sea is a popular destination for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and whale watching.
The Labrador Sea is threatened by pollution, overfishing, and climate change.
The Labrador Sea is also home to a deep-sea trench, the Sohm Abyssal Plain, which is the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean.
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