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Bay of Biscay

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  1. Arm of the Atlantic Ocean in western Europe, bordered by the west coast of France and the north coast of Spain.


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To better track survival trends, the research team took a different approach by examining stranded dolphins that had washed ashore along the Bay of Biscay.

From Science Daily Oct. 22, 2025

The vessel was traveling south through the Bay of Biscay when it turned east and headed toward Saint-Nazaire, home to Europe’s largest shipyard, according to the ship-tracking service Kpler.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 1, 2025

The Spirit of Discovery veered to one side during a safety manoeuvre on Saturday in the Bay of Biscay as bad weather hit.

From BBC Nov. 7, 2023

A cruise passenger has filmed huge waves which buffeted the Spirit of Discovery ship in the Bay of Biscay.

From BBC Nov. 7, 2023

Already a hand short, and entering on the Bay of Biscay with wild weather ahead, and yet last night another man lost—disappeared.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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