The Atlantic Seaboard refers to the eastern coast of North America that borders the Atlantic Ocean. Here are some key points about the Atlantic Seaboard:
Geography: The Atlantic Ocean covers approximately one-fifth of Earth’s surface and separates the continents of Europe and Africa to the east from those of North and South America to the west
History: The Battle of the Atlantic was a contest between the Western Allies and the Axis powers (particularly Germany) for the control of Atlantic sea routes during World War II
. The Atlantic Seaboard was also a significant location for the slave trade, with enslaved Africans being transported across the Atlantic Ocean to North America
Wildlife: The North Atlantic right whale is a species of whale that migrates seasonally along the Atlantic Seaboard. Aerial and ship-based surveys are conducted to track individuals and collect data on their habitat preferences and feeding ecology
Aviation: The Wright Brothers conducted their first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, a small fishing village on an isolated strip of beach on the mid-Atlantic coast
Politics: The Atlantic Seaboard has been the site of political conflict, with debates over representation and power between the maritime states and the western states
