Black Sea

The Black Sea is a large inland body of water located between southeastern Europe and western Asia. It is connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas through the Turkish Straits. The Black Sea is notable for its unique ecology, with a layer of water rich in oxygen on top and a deeper layer lacking oxygen, affecting marine life. It has strategic importance for regional trade, shipping, and military, bordered by countries like Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, and Georgia. Its basin features diverse ecosystems, economic activities such as fishing, and ports vital for international commerce.