The Atlantic Ocean, covering approximately 20% of the Earth's surface, holds many mysteries and secrets which are rarely find in written about the supernatural water body.

Sometimes, it could be right to call it a water body but in reality if exposed to the secret it covers, Atlantic Ocean could be more than just a water body but a world inside the world of humanity. 

Below are some of the lesser-known facts about the Atlantic Ocean:

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is the world's longest mountain range, running over 65,000 kilometers (40,000 miles) through the Atlantic Ocean. It's a vast underwater mountain range where new oceanic crust is created through volcanic activity, pushing the tectonic plates apart.

The Sargasso Sea

The Sargasso Sea, located in the North Atlantic, is a unique ecosystem characterized by calm waters and abundant seaweed. It's a vital breeding ground for eels and other marine species.

The Atlantic Ocean's Role in Climate Regulation

The Atlantic Ocean plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate. It absorbs and stores heat from the sun, which helps moderate the climate in Western Europe. The Gulf Stream, a warm ocean current, brings warmth to the region, making it milder than other areas at similar latitudes.

The Mariana Trench

The deepest known point on Earth, with extreme pressure and temperature conditions, making it a challenging and mysterious region to explore.

The Abyssal Zone

The largest habitat for life on the planet, with much of it remaining unexplored and holding secrets of strange species and specimens.

The Hadal Zone

The deepest parts of the ocean's trenches, with conditions that make it difficult to explore and sparking curiosity about what lies within.

Underwater Lakes and Rivers

Yes, you read that right! There are underwater lakes and rivers in the Atlantic Ocean, like the Don Juan Pond and the submarine canyons off the coast of New York. These formations are created by the flow of denser, saltier water beneath less dense water.

The Bloop

In 1997, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) detected a mysterious low-frequency sound wave, nicknamed "The Bloop." The source remains unknown, but theories range from a massive iceberg calving event to an unknown sea creature.

Mysterious Holes

Located at the mid-Atlantic Ridge, approximately 2,500 meters deep. Scientists discovered strange, straight-lined holes in the ocean floor, possibly man-made, but with sediment mounds around them suggesting they were dug by something

Shipwrecks and Treasure

The Atlantic Ocean is home to numerous shipwrecks, some of which hold significant historical and monetary value. The wreck of the Titanic, for example, lies at the bottom of the North Atlantic, and many expeditions have been launched to explore and recover artifacts from the ship.

The Graveyard of the Atlantic

Located off the coast of North Carolina to the southern tip of Florida. A perilous maritime zone with over 2,000 shipwrecks due to turbulent currents, shifting sands, and unpredictable weather.

 This forms an historically rich region with a legacy of mystery and tales of courage, loss, and survival.

Oceanic Crust Age

The Atlantic Ocean's crust is relatively young, with the oldest rocks dating back to around 180 million years ago. This is because the oceanic crust is constantly being created at mid-ocean ridges and destroyed at subduction zones.

Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents

The Atlantic Ocean is home to deep-sea hydrothermal vents, which support unique ecosystems that thrive in extreme conditions. These vents release hot, mineral-rich fluids that sustain a diverse array of marine life.

Also, the Atlantic Ocean is home to many mysterious and secretive creatures that continue to fascinate us. These special creatures including:

Deep-Sea Fish

Frilled Shark

A living fossil with fringed gill slits, found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, feeding on cephalopods, bony fish, and squid.

Goblin Shark

A rare, deep-sea shark with a protruding snout and extendable jaws, categorized as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Barreleye Fish

A rare fish with a transparent head and upward-facing, tubular eyes that can rotate inside its skull to track prey.

Cephalopods

Vampire Squid

A small, deep-sea cephalopod with bioluminescent capabilities, found in temperate and tropical oceans.

Giant Squid

One of the ocean's most enigmatic inhabitants, reaching lengths of up to 43 feet, with a deep-sea habitat.

Dumbo Octopus:

A deep-sea dweller with human ear-like fins, living over 13,000 feet down.

Faceless Fish

A species found in the Mariana Trench, with no visible eyes or mouth, adapted to pitch-black depths.

Zombie Worms

Creatures that feed on whale bones deep on the seafloor, absorbing nutrients without a mouth or stomach.

Anglerfish

A prime example of bioluminescence, using a lure on their heads to attract prey in the darkness.

 Pygmy Seahorse

Masters of camouflage, blending seamlessly with the coral they inhabit.