Mediterranean Sea

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The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Mediterranean Basin and almost completely enclosed by land: on the east by the Levant in West Asia, on the north by Anatolia in West Asia and Southern Europe, on the south by North Africa, and on the west almost by the Morocco–Spain border. The Mediterranean Sea covers an area of about 2,500,000 km² (970,000 sq mi), representing 0.7% of the global ocean surface, but its connection to the Atlantic via the Strait of Gibraltar—the narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates the Iberian Peninsula in Europe from Morocco in Africa—is only 14 km (9 mi) wide.

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Planning a road trip in Europe in 2025? Make sure to check out these countries The Mediterranean dominates the chart, with a few surprises from central and northern Europe and some notable absences in the top spots. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

Russian Ship Ursa Major Explodes and Sinks in Mediterranean; 14 Crew Members Rescued, Two Missing A Russian cargo vessel, the Ursa Major, exploded and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain on December 23, after a catastrophic explosion in its engine room. The explosion caused the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:47Published on December 24, 2024

Spanish fishermen mobilise against proposed EU fishing day quotas Fishermen in Spain are protesting proposed EU cuts that would reduce fishing days in the Mediterranean, arguing that the plan could destroy the industry, harm the economy, and cost 17,000 jobs. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 10, 2024

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Leonardo DiCaprio Suffers Jellyfish Sting During Swim With GF Vittoria Ceretti Leonardo DiCaprio's yacht day in Sardinia didn't go according to plan ... as the actor had an unfortunate run-in with some sea life. The Oscar winner was enjoying a dip in the Mediterranean Sea with.. TMZ.com - Published on August 5, 2024
Skies over Athens turn 'apocalyptic' orange from Sahara dust storm Skies over Athens have turned an orange hue as clouds of dust have blown across the Mediterranean Sea from the Sahara desert. Sky News - Published on April 24, 2024
Loggerhead turtles wash up in UK - thousands of miles away from home Three loggerhead turtles have washed up on the English coast - thousands of miles from the warm Mediterranean waters where they normally live. Sky News - Published on April 12, 2024

Survivors say 50 people have died in the Mediterranean after migrant vessel's motor broke Survivors rescued from a deflating dinghy in the Mediterranean say 50 people died on their journey. Sky News - Published on March 14, 2024
What is the Gaza Strip and what is it like to live there? All you need to know The Gaza Strip refers to a narrow strip of land wedged between Israel and Egypt on the Mediterranean Sea. It forms the smaller of the two Palestinian territories - the other being the West Bank. Sky News - Published on October 10, 2023
What is a 'heat dome' - and how long will UK's hot weather last? The UK is having a late summer burst of hot weather - while parts of the Mediterranean have been experiencing a phenomenon known as a "heat dome", forecasters say. Sky News - Published on September 4, 2023
Mediterranean wildfires in nine countries - as dozens killed in Algeria At least nine countries across the Mediterranean have been hit by wildfires, as thousands of firefighters battled to extinguish blazes across the region. Sky News - Published on July 26, 2023

Michal Idan -- Pretty In Pink! This week's Summer Hot Shots feature is splashing in from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea where model Michal Idan cooled off in a stringy pink bikini while enjoying a good book on the beach ..... TMZ.com - Published on July 23, 2023
Nearly 300 migrant children have died or disappeared this year in Mediterranean crossings At least 289 children have died or disappeared attempting the dangerous Mediterranean Sea crossing from North Africa to Europe so far this year, according to UNICEF. Sky News - Published on July 14, 2023
'Ringleader' of gang that 'smuggled thousands of people from Africa to Europe' arrested in UK A suspected ringleader of a gang accused of smuggling thousands of people across the Mediterranean in "death trap" boats has been arrested in the UK. Sky News - Published on June 22, 2023	'Up to 500' missing after migrant boat sunk off Greek coast - including women and children Up to 500 people are missing after an overcrowded fishing boat carrying migrants capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, the United Nations has said. Sky News - Published on June 16, 2023
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